Island Airways

Island Airways is an airline that serves Charlevoix and Beaver Island in Michigan. It is also known as McPhillips Flying Service, Inc., doing business as Island Airways and Welke Aviation. The site says the company has been flying since 1945.

The company flies between Charlevoix and Beaver Island. Its fleet includes Britten Norman Islanders, Piper Apache and Piper Aztec aircraft. The site says all of its airplanes are IFR equipped and certified.

The company offers charter flights to many places in the United States. It also carries freight and passengers to Beaver Island and Charlevoix. The flights are on demand.

Tickets are sold at the ticket counters at the Charlevoix and Beaver Island airports. The flight takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Passengers should arrive 30 minutes before flight time. Flights run in winter when the weather allows.

Baggage rules are on the site. Each ticket includes 25 pounds of luggage. Frequent flyer members get 40 pounds. The largest bag or cooler is 30 pounds. Pets under 20 pounds fly at no charge. Pets over 20 pounds cost $35.00. Fireworks and marijuana are not allowed on board.

The site lists phone numbers for both airports and a freephone number, 800-524-6895. Parking is at both airports. Parking at Welke Airport is at no charge for Island Airways customers. The company also has a Facebook page.