The McCarthy Experience

Anchorage to Glennallen

Your trip begins with Arctic Legacy Aviation, flying from Anchorage to Glennallen. This flight serves as the first leg of your journey into the Copper River Basin. This flight is a coordinated connecting flight with Copper Valley Air Service (CVAS). While the flights are carefully timed to connect, each flight must be booked separately with the individual operators.

Glennallen to McCarthy (Connecting Flight)

From Glennallen, guests can continue to McCarthy aboard Copper Valley Air Service, a locally based air taxi with deep experience flying into Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and the historic town of McCarthy, Alaska.

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Important Connection & Booking Information

  • Guests must book the Glennallen–McCarthy (or return) flight separately with Copper Valley Air Service.

Luggage Requirements

  • Please note: Copper Valley Air Service has a luggage limit of 35 lbs. per person total, including carry-on items.  

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