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 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
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
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
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)
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.
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WENDEL IMHOF CHIEF PILOT / OPERATIONS MANAGER -
BRYAN SWANSBURG Pilot
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BRAD TOWNSEND Pilot
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SEVERINE OOSTERHOFF PILOT / DISPATCH
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ANGELA IMHOF Dispatch
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RUSS BOYD Maintenance Manager
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MICHAEL SPICER Lead Mechanic AME