Ryan Air
Ryan Air Cargo is a major freight carrier based in Alaska, specializing in air cargo services for rural regions. The company was founded in 1953 as Unalakleet Air Taxi and has grown to operate 20 aircraft from seven hubs across the state. Ryan Air serves over 70 villages, making it one of the most prominent air cargo carriers in Alaska. The fleet includes a mix of aircraft, with a focus on versatile planes like the CASA and SAAB 340, supporting both regular cargo and charter services. In addition to freight, Ryan Air also offers passenger charter flights. The company is known for its significant contribution to mail and freight delivery to the Alaskan bush communities.
Airline Notes
Ryan Air Cargo, established in 1953 as Unalakleet Air Taxi, has grown to become a significant player in Alaska's air cargo and commuter services.
The company is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the communities it serves, providing both scheduled commuter flights and on-demand air services.
Ryan Air operates from eight hubs, serving 72 communities across Alaska. Its fleet includes the Saab 340A and Pilatus PC-12, which are based in Anchorage (ANC), as well as the Casa 212, which operates from Bethel (BET), Nome (OME), Kotzebue (OTZ), and Anchorage.
Additionally, the fleet includes Cessna 208EX aircraft based in Bethel and Aniak (ANI), and Cessna 207 aircraft operating from Bethel, Aniak, and Unalakleet (UNK).
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Airline Type
Cargo, Charter
Number of Pilots
45
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
16
Number of Domiciles
6
Union
None
Fleet
C207: 10
C208: 3
PC-12: 1
Saab 340A/F: 2
Domiciles
OME
OTZ
UNK
ANC
ANI
BET
Airline Notes
Ryan Air Cargo, established in 1953 as Unalakleet Air Taxi, has grown to become a significant player in Alaska's air cargo and commuter services.
The company is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the communities it serves, providing both scheduled commuter flights and on-demand air services.
Ryan Air operates from eight hubs, serving 72 communities across Alaska. Its fleet includes the Saab 340A and Pilatus PC-12, which are based in Anchorage (ANC), as well as the Casa 212, which operates from Bethel (BET), Nome (OME), Kotzebue (OTZ), and Anchorage.
Additionally, the fleet includes Cessna 208EX aircraft based in Bethel and Aniak (ANI), and Cessna 207 aircraft operating from Bethel, Aniak, and Unalakleet (UNK).