Who We Are at Island Air
Our Vision
Our vision at Island Air is to provide exceptional customer service to San Juan Islands residents and visitors. Our professional and highly experienced staff will make each charter an adventure to remember,
Our Story
Established in 1997, by Jacqueline Hamilton, Island Air has been providing safe and affordable air travel to generations of island residents and visitors. Island Air has a proud history of innovation, safety and excellence in aviation services.
Island Air has maintained a flawless safety record since its inception and is one of the few FAA Part 135 operators that have adopted an internationally recognized Safety Management System as part of its Standard Operating Procedures. Although it remains a small family business, Island Air is the largest air carrier in the U.S that was started and built by a woman.
Our Fleet
Our fleet consists of state-of-the-art aircraft designed to provide the ultimate flying experience.
We are committed to investing in the latest technology to ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of our passengers.
Island Air's charter planes can accommodate up to 8 passengers in executive luxury with our Cessna Caravan Grand EX, while our smaller Cessna's hold up to three passengers and are great for the more budget minded.
Our Charter Services
Come explore the San Juans with your own private charter -
or visit your favorite Pacific Northwest destination!
Island Air offers custom on-demand charter services from its base in Friday Harbor and our mix of aircraft is ideal for providing safe, cost effective service to the surrounding islands and mainland destinations in the USA and Canada. Island Air takes pride in its award-winning safety record and meticulously maintained aircraft. Our experienced pilots have an average of 8,000 hours of flight time and rotate through day and night air ambulance duty as well as charter assignments. We can accommodate a variety of group sizes.
Island Air also provides customized aircraft managment
and pilot services.
Let us handle the details so you'll be free to enjoy travel at your leisure in your own aircraft.
Our Air Ambulance Service
San Juan County Air Ambulance Service -
Island Air provides FAA Part 135 aviation services for Island Air Ambulance, a unique, community based, fixed wing air ambulance program serving the San Juan Islands. This life-saving program features a number of aviation innovations including IFR capability, specialized aeromedical interior, aircraft satellite tracking, radio over internet communications, the use of an electronic flight bag, and a robust Safety Management System. Medical crews include experienced Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics. Island Air highly recommends joining the Island Air Ambulance Membership Program available to all residents, both full and part-time. Membership program benefits include no-out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary fixed wing flights provided by Island Air Ambulance. Memberships are even available for summer visitors. To sign up online go to
Our Maintenance Facility
The newest division of Island Air is our state-of-the-art airplane maintenance facility, sprawling across a pristine 11,000 square foot building. This cutting-edge hub caters to all your aviation needs, from comprehensive annual services to meticulous general maintenance. Whether you’re a private pilot or managing a fleet, our team of skilled technicians is dedicated to ensuring your aircraft is in top-notch condition. Our facility embodies our commitment to excellence, combining advanced technology with unparalleled expertise to keep you soaring smoothly and safely through the skies.