| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-3 Otter de Havilland Canada | 8 | – | – | – | |
| Cessna Caravan Cessna | 1 | up to 13 | 912 nm | 185 kts | |
Charter operator · United States
Rust's Flying Service
Anchorage, Alaska seaplane operator at Lake Hood, founded in 1963 and run by the founding family, flying flightseeing to Denali and Katmai, bear viewing, fly-in fishing and backcountry charters. It says it is Lake Hood's oldest and largest seaplane operator.
Unclaimed profile · Claim itFAA Part 135 certificate ERHA · Active
- Registered fleet
- 23 aircraft
- Aircraft
- Turboprops and Piston aircraft
- Base
- Anchorage
- Founded
- 1963
Fleet
The Rust's Flying Service fleet
23 aircraft listed on its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (ERHA). 7 aircraft types, grouped by size. Open any registration for its details and specifications.
14Piston aircraft
| Model | Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHC-2 Beaver de Havilland Canada | 6 | – | – | – | |
| Cessna 206 Stationair Cessna | 4 | – | – | – | |
| Cessna 185 Skywagon Cessna | 2 | – | – | – | |
| GippsAero GA8 Airvan GippsAero | 1 | – | – | – | |
| Piper Cherokee Six Piper | 1 | – | – | – | |
Aircraft types
7 aircraft types
TurbopropsModel photo8 aircraftDHC-3 Otter
de Havilland Canada
Piston aircraftModel photo6 aircraftDHC-2 Beaver
de Havilland Canada
Piston aircraftModel photo4 aircraftCessna 206 Stationair
Cessna
Piston aircraftModel photo2 aircraftCessna 185 Skywagon
Cessna
TurbopropsModel photo1 aircraftCessna Caravan
Cessna
A rugged single-engine turboprop with a 16 ft 9 in cabin, seating for up to 13 passengers, rough-field tires and an amphibious version.
Piston aircraftModel photo1 aircraftGippsAero GA8 Airvan
GippsAero
Piston aircraftModel photo1 aircraftPiper Cherokee Six
Piper
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ERHA
FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (ERHA).
Legal name: RUSTS FLYING SERVICE INC
- ✓LicenceFAA Part 135 certificate ERHA · Active
- –Flies abroad underNo foreign operator authorisation on the EASA or UK lists.
- –Safety auditsNo third-party audit listed.
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Company
About Rust's Flying Service
Rust's Flying Service is a family owned seaplane operator at Lake Hood in Anchorage, the busiest seaplane base in the world. It started in 1963 with a single two-seat Piper Super Cub and says it is now Lake Hood's oldest and largest seaplane operator, still run by the Rust family.
From Lake Hood its floatplanes fly flightseeing over glaciers, Prince William Sound and Denali National Park, bear viewing trips to Katmai, Lake Clark, Redoubt Bay and Chinitna Bay, and guided or unguided fly-in fishing. It also runs tours to Iditarod checkpoints during the sled dog race, specialty trips such as Proenneke's Cabin in Lake Clark National Park, and backcountry charters to lakes and rivers with no airstrip.
Rust's is a National Park Service approved concessionaire and keeps its own maintenance department. It holds a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award with a 5.0 rating from more than 1,700 reviews.
Services
- ✓Flightseeing
- ✓Bear viewing
- ✓Fly-in fishing
- ✓Iditarod tours
- ✓Backcountry charters
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Ask a specialistHow many aircraft does Rust's Flying Service have?+
23: 8 DHC-3 Otter, 6 DHC-2 Beaver, 4 Cessna 206 Stationair, 2 Cessna 185 Skywagon, 1 Cessna Caravan, 1 GippsAero GA8 Airvan and 1 Piper Cherokee Six.
Is Rust's Flying Service licensed to fly charter?+
Yes. Rust's Flying Service holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate (ERHA).
Where is Rust's Flying Service based?+
Anchorage, Alaska.
How many passengers can Rust's Flying Service fly?+
Up to 13 on its Cessna Caravan. Across the fleet, cabins seat 13 passengers.
Is Altivo Jets part of Rust's Flying Service?+
No. Altivo Jets is an independent charter broker with no ownership or commercial link to Rust's Flying Service. Rust's Flying Service operates its own flights and keeps operational control of its aircraft.
Does Altivo Jets work with Rust's Flying Service?+
No. Altivo Jets has no agreement or partnership with Rust's Flying Service, and Rust's Flying Service has not reviewed this page. It is built from public records. Tell us your route and dates and we ask licensed operators that can fly the trip for availability and price. The operator is named on your quote before you confirm.
Sources
Where this comes from
Licence and registrations from the Federal Aviation Administration register. Aircraft details from public aircraft listings. Aircraft photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo; other photos show the model. Safety audits from public industry directories. How we check operators.
Company sources
- Rust's Flying Service website flyrusts.com
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