COASTAL HELICOPTERS, INC.

Coastal Helicopters, Inc. specializes in on-demand rotary-wing air transportation services across Alaska’s remote and rugged terrain, providing critical access for federal agencies conducting field operations in areas inaccessible by road. The company delivers both passenger and freight helicopter services under non-scheduled charter arrangements, supporting scientific research, resource monitoring, infrastructure maintenance, and wildlife surveys. Their technical expertise includes precision flight operations in mountainous and coastal environments, high-altitude payload handling, and mission-critical logistics in extreme weather conditions. Key differentiators include rapid response readiness, familiarity with sensitive ecological zones, and proven ability to operate under stringent safety protocols for federal scientific and conservation missions. The contractor maintains a consistent operational relationship with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior, primarily supporting the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the USGS and FWS within the Department of the Interior. Work includes transporting personnel and equipment for stream gage maintenance, raptor nest surveys, land condition assessments, and field inspections across Alaska’s isolated regions. These engagements reflect long-term, mission-critical partnerships built on reliability and domain-specific operational knowledge. Coastal Helicopters focuses on NAICS 481211 (non-scheduled passenger air transportation) and 481212 (non-scheduled freight air transportation), positioning itself as a niche provider of vertical lift solutions for federal environmental and land management agencies. Their market presence is defined by service delivery in ecologically sensitive, geographically isolated regions where fixed-wing and ground access are impractical. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Juneau, Alaska, Coastal Helicopters operates with deep local expertise and an intimate understanding of Alaskan airspace constraints and regulatory environments. While no federal certifications are listed, their consistent performance in high-safety, high-precision operations underscores their qualification for mission-critical federal contracts in remote aviation services.