History
Lake Chelan has had seaplane service for over 60 years with Chelan Airways. In 2009, the owners of Northwest Seaplanes and San Juan Airlines took over Chelan Airways and rebranded it Chelan Seaplanes being the first to offer regularly scheduled flights to and from Stehekin. The establishment of scheduled flights have been a success allowing those wishing to travel to Stehekin by seaplane a regularly scheduled option versus charter or ride share. Chelan Seaplanes ownership has over 40 years of experience in the seaplanes business. We pride ourselves on our family run service and safety record.
Specialties
Chelan Seaplanes offers regularly scheduled and charter flights between Chelan and Stehekin at the headwaters of Lake Chelan and the North Cascades National Park. We also offer a host of flightseeing tours around the Lake Chelan area as well as a Fly-In Seaplane Winery Tour to Rio Vista Wines. Charter flights are also available to and from Seattle and a number of locations in the Pacific Northwest. There is no better way to the see Lake Chelan than aboard our classic Dehavilland Beaver! Enjoy a birds eye view of the beauty of the North Cascades and Lake Chelan. Our aircraft seats up to six passengers, seven with small children. Whether it is a romantic getaway for two, a quick way for an outdoor adventure, or the most unique winery tour, Chelan Seaplanes is fun for all.