AIRCRAFT

We continue to update and modernize our fleet in order to achieve the highest standard in our industry in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. Our airline operates on three aircraft: the Cessna Caravan, the Cessna 206, and the Cessna 185. Depending on the season, we operate on floats, wheels, and skis.

CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN

Seats:

Nine

Cruise Speed:

160 KTS

Payload (Maximum):

Up to 3500 LBS

Engine:

1000 HP Turboprop

Range (Maximum):

1000 miles

Configurations (wheels):

Year-round

Main Base of Operations:

Smithers, B.C. Airport (CYYD)

Other Specifications:

Comfortable seating

Quiet cabin

Reliable, low-noise emission

Can carry 4×8 sheets, 45 gal

drums

Cargo pot

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CESSNA CARAVAN

Seats:

Nine

Cruise Speed:

160 KTS

Payload (Maximum):

Up to 2600 LBS

Engine:

1000 HP Turboprop

Range (Maximum):

1000 miles

Configurations (floats):

May 15th to October 31st

Main Base of Operations:

Tyhee Lake (Smithers, B.C.)

Other Specifications:

Approval for external loads

Comfortable seating

Quiet cabin

Reliable, low-noise emission

Can carry 4×8 sheets, 45 gal

drums, up to 2 canoes

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CESSNA CARAVAN

Seats:

Nine

Cruise Speed:

180 KTS

Payload (Maximum):

Up to 3000 LBS

Engine:

1000 HP Turboprop

Range (Maximum):

1000 miles

Configurations (wheels):

Year-round

Main Base of Operations:

Smithers, B.C. Airport (CYYD)

Other Specifications:

Comfortable seating

Quiet cabin

Reliable, low-noise emission

Can carry 4×8 sheets, 45 gal

drums

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CESSNA 185

Seats:

Three

Cruise Speed:

125 KTS

Payload (Maximum):

750 LBS

Engine:

300 HP

Range (Maximum):

650 miles

Configurations (floats):

May 15th to October 31st

Configurations (wheels/skis):

November 1st to May 14th

Main Base of Operations:

Tyhee Lake (Smithers, B.C.)

Other Specifications:

Approval for external loads

Can carry 1 canoe or 2 kayaks

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CESSNA 206

Seats:

Four

Cruise Speed:

125 KTS

Payload (Maximum):

900 LBS

Engine:

300 HP

Range (Maximum):

650 miles

Configurations (wheels):

Year-round

Main Base of Operations:

Smithers, B.C. Airport (CYYD)

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AIRLINE & CREW

Alpine Lakes Air was established in 1995 as a specialty air service that provides safe and reliable air transportation into the rugged backcountry of northern British Columbia. “Bush operations”, as we call it, is not just a sideline; it is our business. Our staff are highly experienced, having spent over 30 years in the harsh environments of British Columbia, the Yukon, Alaska, and the Arctic.

  • WENDEL IMHOF
    WENDEL IMHOF Pilot
  • BRYAN SWANSBURG
    BRYAN SWANSBURG Pilot
  • TOMI LUKKAROINEN
    TOMI LUKKAROINEN Chief Pilot
  • SEVERINE OOSTERHOFF
    SEVERINE OOSTERHOFF Operations Manager / Pilot
  • ANGELA IMHOF
    ANGELA IMHOF Dispatch
  • RUSS BOYD
    RUSS BOYD Maintenance Manager
  • MICHAEL SPICER
    MICHAEL SPICER Lead Mechanic AME

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