5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration

• Scenic Takeoff: Depart directly from downtown Juneau’s harbor for immediate immersion into Alaska’s wilderness.
• Five-Glacier Route: Witness more glaciers than on any other Alaska flightseeing tour.
• Professional Narration: Learn about the Juneau Icefield, its glaciers, and the forces that shaped Southeast Alaska.
• Photo Opportunities: Capture sweeping aerial views — every seat is a photographer’s dream.
• Smooth Landing: Your flight concludes with a gentle water landing back in Juneau’s downtown harbor.

Your timely return is our priority, and we are experts at it! You can rest assured that we are committed to ensuring you never miss the next leg of your journey.

Yes — always. Every guest enjoys a guaranteed window seat for uninterrupted views of Alaska’s wild beauty. No one misses out. Whether you’re capturing photos of the glaciers or simply taking it all in, every seat is a front-row view of one of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Every Wings Airways flight showcases five magnificent glaciers that define the Juneau Icefield: Norris, Taku, Hole-In-The-Wall, East Twin, and West Twin. Each has its own personality — from the vivid blue crevasses of Hole-In-The-Wall to the vast, advancing ice of the mighty Taku Glacier.  It’s Alaska’s most glacier-filled flightseeing route — and a view you’ll never forget.

You’re in good hands. Wings Airways is a long-standing, trusted local operator that has worked with every cruise line — and with independent travelers — for decades. We’ve earned that trust by keeping guests safe, informed, and, most importantly, on schedule.  Our Back-On-Time Guarantee applies to every guest, whether you book directly with us or through a cruise line.

Yes — but that’s part of what makes Alaska so special! We live in a temperate rainforest, and our pilots are experts at reading and respecting the weather. Our promise is simple: we never fly unless it’s safe — and spectacular. If it’s technically flyable but we can’t show you the beauty of all five glaciers, we’ll cancel and issue a full refund.  Transparency and communication are essential to our team — your safety and experience always come first.

“Bad” in Alaska can mean many things — low clouds, shifting winds, or fog that changes minute to minute.  Our highly experienced pilots make all flight decisions with safety and quality in mind.  We will not fly if it isn’t safe or under our high standard of quality flightseeing.  If we can’t deliver a true Wings Airways experience, we’ll cancel the flight and offer a full refund or reschedule for a time that works best for you.  We value your precious time and our longstanding reputation far too much to operate flights that would not show the magic of Alaska you deserve.

Alaska weather can shift quickly, so layering is key. A light jacket or fleece, comfortable pants, and closed-toe shoes are ideal for boarding and exploring at the lodge. Even in summer, a breeze off the glacier can feel refreshingly cool — though we also enjoy our fair share of warm, sunny days. Dressing in layers is the perfect plan.

Yes — absolutely. All of our tours are carefully scheduled around cruise ship arrivals and departures.  We monitor ship schedules daily and plan accordingly to ensure you’re back on time. Wings Airways proudly offers a Back-On-Time Guarantee — in the unlikely event of a delay due to weather or a mechanical issue.  Your timely return is always our priority. In the highly unlikely case, we’ll make sure you’re reunited with your ship or itinerary at no cost to you.

No problem at all. We track ship itineraries daily and automatically adjust our flight schedules as needed.  If a major timing change ever occurs, our team will personally contact you to confirm new arrangements or offer alternative options. Our goal is simple: make it effortless for you to enjoy your Wings experience — no stress, no missed opportunities, just smooth sailing and soaring.

Bring your camera, phone, or anything you have to capture the experience. Anything larger than a small purse or strapped camera bag can come along and be kept in the cargo area.  FAA regulations require that larger bags or backpacks be stored in the aircraft’s cargo area during flight.  We also offer secure storage in our welcome lounge for items you’d prefer to leave behind — shopping bags, coats, or extra gear can be safely stored and reclaimed when you return. The views are unforgettable, and your camera will be busy. Surprisingly, we don’t recommend binoculars. The scale of what you’ll see is vast, and we encourage you to take it all in without narrowing your focus.

Absolutely! We welcome guests of all ages. Wings Airways is the only aviation operator in Southeast Alaska that offers children’s rates — available for ages 2 to 12. We value the family experience!  Children under 2 fly at no cost as lap babies. It’s a truly multigenerational experience. Families love that every seat has a window view, and the stories shared during the narration keep guests of all ages engaged. It’s an unforgettable adventure for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.

Yes, and we take extra care to make the experience smooth and comfortable. Guests need to take a few steps into the plane, but our team assists every passenger during boarding and deplaning. For safety, a minimal level of mobility is required to step into the aircraft. We’ve proudly welcomed guests celebrating everything from first birthdays to 90th!  Please contact us in advance if you have questions — we’ll do everything possible to make your experience seamless.

They absolutely do — glaciers are alive with motion. Each one is a slow, powerful river of ice, constantly reshaping the landscape as it flows downhill under its own immense weight.  For much of the 20th century, the Taku Glacier was one of the world’s great anomalies — it advanced while every other glacier around it retreated.  In recent years, scientists have observed subtle thinning and the first signs of retreat, marking a new chapter in Taku’s story. Even so, it remains one of Alaska’s most dynamic and studied glaciers — a living reminder of how the landscape here is always changing. When you see it from the air, you’re witnessing that movement — a glacier still in motion, still writing its story in ice.

What you’re seeing is nature at work. As glaciers move, they grind against surrounding mountains, collecting rocks, sand, and sediment. This debris creates streaks and dark patches across the ice — visible reminders that glaciers are powerful sculptors of the landscape. From above, this mix of ice and earth tells the story of Alaska’s wild and restless geology.

The Mendenhall Glacier is Juneau’s most famous “drive-up glacier,” with views approximately 1.5 miles in the distance.  While beautiful, it’s only one of many glaciers that flow from the same Juneau Icefield.  Our flights travel to the remote southern reaches of that same icefield, where you’ll see the largest glacier of them all — the mighty Taku Glacier.  At nearly 2.5 miles wide at its face, the Taku is the crown jewel of the Juneau Icefield — a sight few visitors ever experience up close.