Regional air service connecting Alaska's remote communities.
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Anchorage, United States
Alaska Central Express (ACE Air) was a regional airline based in Anchorage, Alaska, operating scheduled and charter passenger and cargo services to communities throughout the state. The carrier served many rural and remote Alaskan destinations that are inaccessible by road, providing a vital transportation link for residents and freight.
Operating under the IATA code KO and ICAO code AER with the callsign ACE AIR, the airline utilized small turboprop and piston aircraft suited to Alaska's challenging terrain and short unpaved airstrips. ACE Air filled an important niche in Alaska's bush flying sector, complementing larger regional carriers.
The airline faced the operational difficulties common to Alaskan regional carriers, including severe weather, remote infrastructure, and high operating costs. It is no longer listed as an active carrier, having ceased operations.
Hubs & network
Alaska Central Express operated primarily out of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, serving remote communities across Alaska.
Fleet
The airline operated small turboprop and piston aircraft, including types such as the Cessna Caravan, suited to short and unpaved Alaskan airstrips.
Notable facts
- ›Operated as a bush carrier serving remote Alaskan communities with limited or no road access.
- ›Used the callsign ACE AIR for air traffic control communications.
- ›Provided both passenger and cargo services essential to rural Alaskan communities.
- ›Based at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska.
- ›No longer an active carrier as of available records.
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