K5Inactive

Aban Air

Iran · ABAN

Routes

Hubs

ABE

ICAO

IATA

TravelerPulse profile

Connecting rural communities to the broader air network.

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Portland, United States

SeaPort Airlines was a small regional carrier based in the United States, primarily serving underserved and rural communities in the Pacific Northwest and Mid-South regions. Operating under the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, the airline provided vital connectivity to communities that would otherwise have limited or no commercial air service. The airline operated turboprop aircraft on short-haul routes, linking smaller cities and towns to larger hub airports. SeaPort focused on filling gaps in regional air transportation where major carriers did not find it commercially viable to operate. SeaPort Airlines ceased operations in 2016, leaving several communities it served scrambling to find alternative air service arrangements. Its closure highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by small regional carriers dependent on government subsidies to sustain operations in thin markets.

Hubs & network

SeaPort Airlines primarily operated from Portland International Airport (PDX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) as its main bases.

Fleet

SeaPort Airlines operated Cessna 208B Grand Caravan and Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft on its regional routes.

Notable facts

›SeaPort Airlines operated under the U.S. Essential Air Service (EAS) program, receiving federal subsidies to serve rural communities.
›The airline served communities in Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, and other states.
›SeaPort ceased all operations in March 2016.
›The carrier used the ICAO callsign 'SASQUATCH', a nod to Pacific Northwest folklore.
›SeaPort's closure left multiple small communities temporarily without commercial air service.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.