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Rust's Flying Service

An activity in Lake Hood, Anchorage, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Clear day.

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Why go

Floatplane flightseeing from Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base, including Denali flights.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Anchorage, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 activities. The closest of our other picks is Lake Hood Seaplane Base, 0.3 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Lake Hood
Price
$$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Clear day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Anchorage, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lake Hood Seaplane Base

    One of the world's busiest seaplane bases; in winter the lake freezes and many planes switch to skis.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

    11-mile paved trail along Cook Inlet with views of Denali on clear days and moose sightings.

    Activity · 1.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Kincaid Park

    Large park at the end of the Coastal Trail with miles of groomed and lit cross-country ski trails and frequent moose.

    Outdoors · 3.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria

    Long-running pizza and craft beer institution in Midtown.

    Food · 3.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill

    Classic seafood and prime rib house with big windows over Cook Inlet.

    Food · 3.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Snow City Cafe

    Downtown breakfast spot known for reindeer sausage and crab cake Benedict.

    Food · 3.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Rust's Flying Service is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Anchorage run from 24°F in January to 65°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Rust's Flying Service itself, we suggest: Clear day.

Modelled monthly averages for Anchorage from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Anchorage weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
4525 Enstrom Cir, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA
Coordinates
61.17908, -149.97095
Destination
Anchorage, Alaska

Rust's Flying Service: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rust's Flying Service?

Plan on about 3 hours at Rust's Flying Service. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rust's Flying Service?

Our pick: Clear day. Insider tip: Denali flights depend on weather; book a flexible date.

Where is Rust's Flying Service?

Rust's Flying Service is at 4525 Enstrom Cir, Anchorage, AK 99502, USA, in Lake Hood. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rust's Flying Service?

Rust's Flying Service appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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