Warbelow's Air Ventures
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Predecessor | 40-Mile Air (1970–1989) |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Founder | Marvin E. Warbelow |
| Successor | 40-Mile Air (Tok-based, after 1989) |
| Headquarters | Fairbanks , United States |
Area served | Interior Alaska |
Key people | Art Warbelow (management after 1989) |
| Products | Scheduled passenger flights, charters, sightseeing tours |
| Owner | Warbelow family |
Warbelow's Air Ventures is a regional airline based in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. The company specializes in scheduled passenger flights, charters, and sightseeing tours, primarily serving locations within Interior Alaska. Its main operations are conducted from Fairbanks International Airport.
History
The airline was established in 1958 by Marvin E. Warbelow. Between 1970 and 1989, it operated under the name 40-Mile Air, inspired by the nearby Fortymile River. In 1989, Marvin’s sons, Charlie and Art, divided the enterprise: Art continued running the Fairbanks-based airline under the Warbelow's Air Ventures brand, whereas Charlie managed the Tok-centered 40-Mile Air, Ltd. This latter company was eventually sold and now mainly services communities along the Alaska portion of the Alaska Highway.
Fleet
Warbelow's Air Ventures maintains a fleet comprising at least 16 aircraft, with 9 of these managed through its subsidiary, Air Arctic. The majority of the fleet consists of:
- 15 Piper PA-31 Navajo Chieftain planes
Destinations
The airline exclusively serves destinations within Alaska. It operates Essential Air Service routes connecting Fairbanks to Central, Circle, and Minto.
- Beaver (WBQ) – Beaver Airport
- Central (CEM) – Central Airport
- Circle (IRC) – Circle City Airport
- Fairbanks (FAI) – Fairbanks International Airport (hub)
- Fort Yukon (FYU) – Fort Yukon Airport
- Manley (MLY) – Manley Airport
- Minto (MNT) – Minto Airport
- Rampart (RMP) – Rampart Airport
- Stevens Village (SVS) – Stevens Village Airport