Welcome to North Tahoe Aviation
Departing from Truckee, CA, 5,900' el.
Private, scenic airplane flights over Lake Tahoe & the Sierra Nevada in a classic Cessna 180
Book Your Private Scenic Flight →One-on-one flight instruction and mountain flying training
Already a pilot or want to be one? →Choose Your Scenic Flight
Pick your route below or contact us to customize one.
Backcountry Ski Scouting
The Backcountry Beta Flight
Per flight, not per person.
Scope your favorite backcountry zones from the air. Check coverage, study your lines and plan your next tour. Your pilot skis these zones too.
- Donner Summit
- Castle Peak
- Little Truckee Summit
- Sierra Buttes
- Mt. Tallac
- Mt. Rose
- Eastern Sierra
Our flight paths may change slightly due to weather or airspace conditions — safety always comes first. If a tour can't go as planned because of weather or unexpected aircraft maintenance, you'll have the choice to reschedule or receive a full refund — no extra cost, no hassle.
Why Take a Scenic Flight With Us?
Every scenic flight is private, every seat has a view, and every pilot calls these mountains home.
Private Flights
No strangers. Your scenic flight is exclusively for your group.
Local Mountain Pilot
Your pilot knows the Tahoe terrain, weather and mountain environment, and the best views in the basin.
Every Seat Is a Window Seat
With only three passenger seats, everyone gets an incredible view.
Fly a Classic Cessna 180
A unique aircraft that's part of the experience—not just transportation.
Safety First
Conservative weather standards, meticulous maintenance and experienced mountain pilots.
Locally Owned
Based at the Truckee Tahoe Airport and operated by a longtime North Tahoe resident.
Only three seats. Every one of them yours.
Book Your Private Scenic FlightLearn to Fly
One-on-one instruction at the Truckee Tahoe Airport, elevation 5,900', where mountain flying is part of every lesson.
- Private PilotStart from zero or finish what you started.→
- Commercial PilotPrecision performance maneuvers and decision making.→
- Tailwheel EndorsementEarn it in a classic taildragger.→
- Flight ReviewLeave sharper, not just current.→
- Mountain FlyingDensity altitude, winds and terrain in the Sierra.→
- Cross-Country FlyingCustom trips to build planning and weather skills.→
Give the Gift of Flight
A North Tahoe Aviation gift card is good for any scenic flight, including the Backcountry Beta Flight, and for flight training. It arrives by email, ready to share or print, with a unique code to use when you book.
Thinking about a future pilot? Give the gift of their first flight lesson and start them on a journey they'll never forget.
- Book onlineEnter your gift card code at checkout when you book a scenic flight.
- Or text, call or email usText or call 530.426.5072, or email us, with your code and we'll book it for you. That's also how to use it for the Backcountry Beta Flight or flight training.
North Tahoe Aviation
The Gift of Flight
Boarding Pass to Tahoe
