FLYING SINCE 1945 

FLYING SINCE 1945

For more than 70 years we have been both Charlevoix and Beaver Island’s committed aviation service provider. At Island Airways, you are more than just a passenger, you are part of our family.

For more than 70 years we have been both Charlevoix and Beaver Island’s committed aviation service provider. At Island Airways, you are more than just a passenger, you are part of our family.

With our friendly staff and our history of safe, comfortable, and competitively priced flights, we’re ready to serve all your aviation needs.

WE OFFER CHARTER FLIGHTS TO A MULTITUDE OF LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICES TO BEAVER ISLAND AND CHARLEVOIX.

OUR PLANES

At Island Airways, we fly modern, well-equipped aircraft that are designed to give you the safest and most enjoyable flight possible. All of our airplanes are IFR equipped and certified.

OUR FLEET INCLUDES:
Britten Norman Islanders | Piper Apache | Piper Aztec

Whether you want to ship freight, book a charter flight, or enjoy a weekend vacation on Beaver Island, we have an aircraft that meets your needs!

REVIEWS

A pleasant change from the big airways. Friendly service, and they remember you even if you haven’t flown with them for a couple of years

Bruce R.

Just like traveling with your favorite family member. They always take good care of us.

Mark H.

From checking in with the nice lady at the desk to landing at Beaver Island everyone involved with our flight were great. I highly recommend this small airline. For being a windy day our pilot made it the smoothest ride.

Nancy C.

OUR PLANES

At Island Airways, we fly modern, well-equipped aircraft that are designed to give you the safest and most enjoyable flight possible. All of our airplanes are IFR equipped and certified.

OUR FLEET INCLUDES:
Britten Norman Islanders | Piper Apache | Piper Aztec

Whether you want to ship freight, book a charter flight, or enjoy a weekend vacation on Beaver Island, we have an aircraft that meets your needs!

REVIEWS

A pleasant change from the big airways. Friendly service, and they remember you even if you haven’t flown with them for a couple of years

Bruce R.

Just like traveling with your favorite family member. They always take good care of us.

Mark H.

From checking in with the nice lady at the desk to landing at Beaver Island everyone involved with our flight were great. I highly recommend this small airline. For being a windy day our pilot made it the smoothest ride.

Nancy C.

FAQS

How can I purchase tickets?

Our tickets are on-demand and can be purchased at the ticket counter at the Charlevoix and Beaver Island airports.

15-20 minutes.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to flight time.

Yes, weather permitting.

There is automobile parking at both airport facilities – Charlevoix and Welke Airports.  Charlevoix Airport is managed by the City of Charlevoix and charges daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly parking fees.   Parking at Welke Airport is free for customers of Island Airways.

Yes.  The largest bag/cargo/cooler we can transport is 30 pounds.  Please pack in multiple smaller containers.

You receive 25 pounds of luggage with the purchase of your ticket.  Over 25 pounds are charged a per-pound fee and are transported on a space-available basis.  If you are an active, current member of our frequent flyer program you receive 40 pounds of luggage, and over 40 pounds are charged a per-pound fee and are transported on a space-available basis.

Yes.  Small pets under 20 pounds are free of charge.  Pets over 20 pounds are $35.00

Yes.  Please see the FAA Pack Safe site for detailed information about prohibited luggage/cargo items.  https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/

No.  While it is legal in Michigan transportation on aircraft is prohibited by the FAA.  For more information please see the FAA site at the following link: https://www.faa.gov/pilots/transporting_marijuana

Yes.  Please let the staff know of any potentially hazardous materials you want to transport and they will review the regulations to see if Island Airways can transport them.

No.  Fireworks are prohibited by the FAA.

This link will tell you all you need to know about Beaver Island.

https://www.beaverisland.org/