Airline
40-Mile Air (Q5)
40-Mile Air is a premier Alaskan bush airline providing essential scheduled flights, charter services, and backcountry drop-offs. Based in Tok, Alaska, they connect remote communities and offer unparalleled access to the rugged Alaskan wilderness.
Why travelers choose 40-Mile Air
- •Based in Tok, Alaska, serving the Eastern Interior
- •Operates a versatile fleet of specialized Cessna and Piper bush planes
- •Provides scheduled passenger flights to Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Healy Lake, and Eagle
- •Specializes in custom charter flights for hunting, fishing, and sightseeing
Fare families
Standard Scheduled
Reliable standard fare for regular routes between interior Alaskan communities.
- •40 lbs baggage allowance included
- •Standard seating on scheduled routes
- •Complimentary rebooking for weather delays
Flexible Commuter
Enhanced flexibility for travelers requiring easy changes to their Alaskan itinerary.
- •50 lbs expanded baggage allowance
- •No change or cancellation fees (up to 24h before flight)
- •Priority standby for alternative flights
Private Charter
Exclusive use of the aircraft for customized routing, hunting drop-offs, and specialized freight.
- •Custom departure times and remote routing
- •Dedicated bush aircraft (Cessna or Piper)
- •Maximum payload weight allowance for gear
- •Remote off-airport and backcountry landing access
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Standard baggage allowance is 40 lbs per passenger on scheduled flights. Excess and oversized baggage is accommodated strictly based on available aircraft payload and space for an additional fee.
Change policy
Ticket changes and cancellations must be requested at least 24 hours prior to departure. Operations are highly weather-dependent; weather-related cancellations are rebooked at no additional charge.
Check-in
Passengers are required to check in at least 45 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time at the Tok terminal or designated remote airstrip.
Colombo (CMB) network
40-Mile Air operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight Q5 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight Q5 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight Q5 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight Q5 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight Q5 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight Q5 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat