Meet our Fleet: Private Air Charters from Ultima Thule

We fly from the Yukon to Siberia. But the Wrangell/St. Elias Mountains are our home.

These four little planes are the heart of Ultima Thule.

Each is specially designed to smoothly tackle the riggers of flying off-the-beaten-path. Runways? Who needs them when you have 35" Bush Wheels or skies strapped to your landing gear.

Chief pilot Paul Claus is a man of legendary skills in the cockpit. With over 25 thousand hours soaring the skies, his knowledge and experience in this big, alpine country is unrivaled. Also at the controls are family members Jay Claus and Ben Gray. All three pilots are mountaineers, skiers and adventurers.

Get to know our birds and come fly with us.

Alpha

PA-18 Super Cub
160 Horse Power
2 Passengers
Equipped with 35” Bush Wheels or Skis

Alpha, the lightweight work horse, sets the standard for short take offs and landings which opens up incredible access to the deep alpine world. With no starter or electrical system, riding in Alpha is like strapping on a pair of wings.

Check out Alpha on the Ultima Thule Lodge site

Tango

PA-18 Super Cub
180 Horse Power
2 Passengers
Equipped with 35” Bush Wheels or Skis

Tango, the comfortable companion to Alpha, sports luxuries such as a heater and an intercom system, scenic windows and a starter. This little guy found brief stardom in the Hollywood movie “Alaska” and underwent a complete re-build in 2008. Bragging rights include having been in the family since 1965.

The Otter

DHC-3T Turbine Otter
1,000 Horse Power
9 Passengers
On Wheel-Skies Year Round

The Otter was the first of it’s kind modified with an incredible Garrett Turbine engine and is quickly becoming a legend in the world of bush flying. With a gross payload of 3,000 lbs, big bubble windows and take off and landing capabilities that rival the Cubs; the otter is the ultimate big mountain machine. Often described as a magic carpet, the otter cruises fast and smooth and thrives at high altitude operations. Whether you are waiting to get on the mountain or off, you'll love hearing the rush of this motor.

Check out the Otter at Ultima Thule Lodge

The 185

Cessna 185
300 Horse Power
4 Passengers
Equipped with Bush Wheels or Wheel Skies

Built in 1973 this sporty, cherry red bush plane is the youngest member of the fleet. With high performance modifications such as wing extensions and a Sports Man’s STOL kit, the 185 can cruise at speeds up 160 mph and get in and out of tight landing areas in style.

See the 185 at Ultima Thule Lodge

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info@ultimathulelodge.com

There's no phone at Ultima Thule. But you can call our Anchorage message service