NorthStar Helicopters

NorthStar Helicopters is a Juneau, Alaska-based adventure tour operator offering helicopter flightseeing and guided experiences across the region’s glaciers and wilderness. Established in 1998, the company focuses on helping visitors explore remote landscapes by air and on foot, with safety and guest interests and abilities at the center of its approach. Its team of pilots, guides, and support staff leads tours designed to make Alaska’s glaciers more accessible.

Experiences include glacier treks and walkabouts, glacier dogsledding, ice climbing, and combined helicopter, airboat, and glacier adventures. Tours visit areas such as Mendenhall, Norris, and Taku glaciers, with options ranging from easier outings to more physically demanding activities. NorthStar also offers heli-skiing in the Chugach Range, transporting guests to remote terrain, as well as helicopter charter services. Activities vary in duration, difficulty, and age requirements, and visitors can review options and book online. Through scenic flights, guided exploration, and outdoor adventures, NorthStar Helicopters provides ways to experience Southeast Alaska’s mountain, ice, and wilderness environments.