Peninsula Airways

Peninsula Airways, commonly known as Penair, is a regional airline based in Anchorage, Alaska, that has long specialized in providing essential air service to remote communities across the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands, and southwestern Alaska. The carrier operates scheduled passenger service, charter flights, and cargo operations to destinations that are often inaccessible by road or other means of transportation. Founded in 1955, Penair grew to become one of Alaska's most important regional carriers, connecting small villages and towns to larger hub cities. The airline has historically operated a mix of turboprop aircraft suited to the challenging terrain and weather conditions of the region. Penair faced significant financial difficulties in the late 2010s and ceased scheduled passenger operations in 2019, though it has continued cargo operations. The airline played a critical role in the lifeline air service network of rural Alaska for decades.