ABOUT US: KINGFISHER 

Kingfisher Aviation would like to be your transportation to a great adventure on Kodiak Island...whether it is a daily bear tour, visiting a wilderness lodge, fishing a remote river system, or enjoying a scenic flight.

Glen Eaton started Kingfisher Aviation in 1998 with a 1947 Aeronca Sedan aircraft while working for Zachar Bay Lodge. He has been flying and working in Kodiak since 1990, accumulating over 4500 hours of Alaska flight time. Born in Kodiak, Glen has a degree in Biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is extremely knowledgeable about the Kodiak Island Archipelago.

The aircraft that he operates now is a 2004 Found Bush Hawk. It is a strong, good performing airplane built by Found Aircraft Canada (www.foundair.com). Glen works closely with his brother, Kyle, who operates a 2000 Found Bush Hawk as Kingfisher Air, Inc. With two Bush Hawks, we can move up to 1700 pounds or 8 passengers! We are based in the city of Kodiak on the Lily Lake seaplane base. Stop by our office at 1829 Mill Bay Road or call us toll free (866) 486-5155. Follow the links below to find out more about us!




Your Pilots: Glen & Kyle
Flying has been in our family’s heritage for generations, starting with our barnstormer grandfather in the 1920's. Glen & Kyle Eaton still bring an innovative sense towards aviation by operating new aircraft. The Eaton’s have a long history in Kodiak and with aviation. read more....


Aircraft: Found Bush Hawk What is a Bush Hawk?  That is a common question that we are faced with on a daily basis, which we are more than happy to answer. It is a 5 place (pilot plus 4) aircraft that is being built NEW outside of Toronto Canada which is designed to meet the needs of the Alaska operator looking for a utility aicraft. We figure our payloads to be 850 pounds. read more....


History Glen Eaton started Kingfisher Aviation in 1998, operating a 1947 Aeronca Sedan floatplane for Zachar Bay Lodge on Kodiak Island. Glen’s younger brother, Kyle, started flying for the Lodge in 2002 with the Aeronca and joined the Kingfisher company in 2004. read more....


Driving Directions to Kingfisher Address: 1829 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak Alaska 99615
Kingfisher provides a courtesy van from the airport or your hotel on the day of your flight with us. If you have brought a vehicle over on the ferry, or have rented a car locally, below is directions to find our hangar/office in Kodiak. Please anticipate on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for tours and 30 minutes for charters.


About Kodiak Coming soon....


1829 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak Alaska 99615
phone: 907-486-5155
toll free usa: 866-486-5155
updated January 2006