We are excited to offer DIRECT round trip flights from Anchorage to the lodge, and back to Anchorage, literally saving hours of time and additional transfers!
The flight is approximately 1.5 hours from Anchorage to Katmai Sky Lodge.
Arrival to and Departure from Katmai Sky Lodge is included in our trip cost. We make these flight arrangements for you upon booking and will confirm with you directly.
Flight Info Below
Getting to and from Katmai Sky Lodge:
You will fly to Katmai Sky in a state of the art Cessna 208 Caravan directly to Katmai Sky, from our hangar in Anchorage. On the day of your flight, you will meet the pilot at:
Branham Hangar: 4701 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99502
We’re next to the Aviation Museum at Lake Hood, across the street from Anchorage International Airport.
Flight Schedule:
There will be one flight to and from the lodge, twice a week with our 6 guests.
Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday departure from Anchorage:
Check in: 9:30 AM
Departure: 10:00 AM
Arrive at lodge @ 12:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday Departure from Lodge:
Departure from Lodge: 1:00 PM
Arrive Anchorage: @2:30 PM
All flights subject to change due to weather or conditions we cannot control. We highly recommend providing KSL with your cell phone number so that we may keep you posted with any weather changes that may, or may not occur.
Arrival at “Branham Hangar” for your departure to the lodge should be 30 mins before flight time. You will not go through a security check but your name will be on the flight manifest held by the pilot. There is a waiting room and bathroom facilities at the hangar.
More Information
Reservations for the Caravan flight will be made through Katmai Sky Lodge, or your booking agent and will automatically reserve space for you upon booking confirmation, unless notified otherwise.
Please let KSL know your arrival and departure times into/out-of Anchorage, ASAP. There is only ONE flight going to the lodge, it is imperative you are on time.
The Plane:
Flights to KSL are in a state of the art Cessna 208 Caravan on amphibious floats with a 900 horsepower Garrett engine.
KSL Policy/Recommendation:
Due to potential flight delays, weather factors, passenger loads and other unanticipated factors, we highly recommend guests fly into ANC at least the night before their flight to KSL, and fly out of ANC the day after their return from KSL. This will require getting a hotel room on each end, however the reduction in ‘delay induced stress’ has proven to be worth the extra time (not to mention, ANC has a lot to offer visitors). KSL will not be held responsible for missed flights/ticket changes.
If you need to arrive or depart at times other than our scheduled flights, you will be responsible for hiring a private air taxi to deliver or pick you up at the lodge at your expense, which is normally higher than our flight costs.
We highly suggest trip insurance. Remember, you are flying in Alaska and there should be excess time available in the event of inclement weather. Weather delays are not unusual; please do not make reservations based on specific flight times listed on this schedule.
Luggage/Weight:
Soft-sided luggage is strongly recommended, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per person. The pilot would prefer two smaller bags, as opposed to one large one, if at all possible, due to easier handling and weight restrictions. (Bear spray is NOT allowed on any flight)