Egli Air Haul

Egli Air Haul describes itself as a commercial helicopter and airplane operator. It is based at King Salmon Airport in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, close to Katmai National Park and Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. Founder Sam Egli started the business in Utah in 1979 with a de Havilland Beaver, came to Bristol Bay in 1982 and has operated from King Salmon since then. The first helicopter, a Bell 206B Jet Ranger III, joined the fleet in 1997.

Services

• Aircraft charter, air taxi, air transportation and cargo
• Flightseeing and adventure trips, including catch and release heli fishing, hiking and camping expeditions and heli skiing
• Aerial photography, aerial filming and video and movie making
• Aerial survey, spotting, FLIR survey and rescue, and crew haul operations
• External load work; night vision goggles are available
• Aircraft maintenance, hangar space and aviation fuel for private aircraft

Helicopters

The helicopter page lists the Bell 206B3 Jet Ranger (pilot and up to four passengers) and the Bell 206 L4 Long Ranger (pilot and up to six passengers). Equipment includes pop-out floats, a cargo basket, a cargo hook, sling gear, a Bambi bucket, a satellite phone, life vests and a life raft.

Company facts

• Founded: 1979 in Utah; at King Salmon since 1982
• Certificates: FAA Part 135 air carrier, Part 133 rotorcraft external load operator and Part 91 aerial work
• Carded by the US Forest Service and Department of the Interior for government work
• Member of the Alaska Air Carriers Association, the Medallion Foundation and Helicopter Association International