Charter Kiana to Kotzebue privately from US$10,000, about 35 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Kiana (IAN) ⇄ Kotzebue (OTZ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Kiana to Kotzebue is roughly 95 kilometres — 59 miles, or 51 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Kiana–Kotzebue spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Kiana and Kotzebue are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Kiana, United States: Bob Baker Memorial Airport.
Kotzebue, United States: Ralph Wien Memorial Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Kiana: Selawik (WLK), Kiana (IAN); Kotzebue: Kotzebue (OTZ), Noorvik (ORV).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 21:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiana → Kotzebue | 32 | 21 min | 16 min | Pilatus PC-12 (28), Cessna Conquest (3) |
| Kotzebue → Kiana | 30 | 22 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (29) |
62 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bob Baker Memorial Airport | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PAIK / IAN | PAOT / OTZ |
| Longest hard runway | — | 6,300 ft |
| Surface | GVL | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 166 ft | 14 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,800 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,681 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,300 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,581 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,100 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,061 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,400 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,291 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,300 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,800 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,861 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,100 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,361 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,800 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,581 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,022 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,531 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,100 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 724 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,481 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,370 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,807 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,400 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,281 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,608 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,101 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 860 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,281 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,000 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,681 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,510 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,281 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 300 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,141 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 500 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,993 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 300 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,500 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,826 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport · Selawik Airport · Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$15,500 range for Kiana–Kotzebue, confirmed once we check live availability.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Kiana to Kotzebue.
Pets are welcome on every Kiana–Kotzebue charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Kiana–Kotzebue is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 35 min gate to gate over 95 km (59 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kiana–Kotzebue departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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