About

DesertAir was founded in Utah in the 1990s, delivering auto parts across the country and Canada. DesertAir then flew fish seasonally in Alaska with the reliable workhorse of the Alaskan interior, the DC-3 airplane.

We began year-round charter air freight cargo service across Alaska to rural villages in 2001, adding direct points of service each year to remote Alaska destinations. As our operations grew, we continued investing in our fleet, adding a state-of-the-art Basler turbine-converted DC-3 to handle the most demanding missions in Alaska's harshest conditions.

Today we serve 200+ locations with direct nonstop all cargo charter service from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

24

Years Serving Alaska with Direct Cargo Shipments

200+

Rural & Remote Locations Served throughout Alaska

16

Douglas DC-3 Airplanes

85

Full-Time Employees

Our Mission

Provide Reliable Cargo Shipping To All Of Alaska

We deliver essential supplies, equipment, and materials to Alaska's most isolated destinations where others can't or won't go. Our commitment is simple: provide dependable, direct cargo service 24/7, ensuring remote communities and businesses get what they need, when they need it.

Our Core Values

Safety

Our experienced pilots have over 100,000 hours of combined accident-free flying in Alaska's unforgiving climate and terrain. We know the air freight business here, meaning we are the ones to trust to safely deliver your cargo damage-free, every time.

Service

We're available 24/7 because Alaska's remote operations don't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Our team goes above and beyond to meet your cargo needs, no matter how challenging the destination or timeline.

Timeliness

When your operations depend on timely deliveries, we deliver on our promises. Our direct, non-stop charter service gets your cargo where it needs to be, when you need it there.

Quality

We maintain the highest standards in aircraft maintenance, cargo handling, and customer communication. From our classic DC-3s to our state-of-the-art turbine conversion, every aircraft in our fleet is meticulously maintained for peak performance.

Commitment

We've been serving Alaska's remote communities and businesses for over 20 years because we're committed to this challenging work. When others say it can't be done, we are here to help.

Care

Every piece of cargo we carry represents someone's livelihood, safety, or well-being in remote Alaska. We handle your shipments with the same care we'd want for our own, understanding the critical role we play in Alaska's remote communities.