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Flying Wild Alaska

2011 ★ 7.0 3 seasons 31 eps TV-MA

Documentary

Drama

Family

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Flying Wild Alaska is a documentary television series that aired on Discovery Channel in 2011 and 2012. The show features the Tweto family from Unalakleet, Alaska who run the Alaska airline Era Alaska. They operate the hub operations from Unalakleet. The show also features other segments from their bases in Barrow, Deadhorse, and other places.

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Flying Wild Alaska is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 3 seasons and 31 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 5 viewers.

Last verified: October 14, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 31 total across 3 seasons

10 episodes20113 watched

Meet the Twetos✓

In the frigid Alaskan town of Unalakleet, the Tweto's and their family-run airline Era Alaska Aviation battle the arctic elements to transport supplies and passengers to some of the most non-accessible spots in North America.

Life or Death✓

Pilot Luke Hickerson transports dangerous chemicals to Atqasuk; Jim makes arrangements for the transportation of the first casualty of winter.

In a dangerous mission, pilot Doug Doherty flies along Russian airspace to transport volatile explosives to the island of St Lawrence. In Unk, Ben slams into a large bird mid-flight.

Indian Summer✓

Unseasonably warm weather sends Jim up to the Brooks Range to look for potential landing strips. Ferno and Ariel prepare an Eskimo feast for returning pilot John Ponts and the week ends with an icy plunge into the Unalakleet River.

Tundra Taxis✓

In Bethel, construction crews race to finish ERA's newest hanger before the unforgiving winter snows arrive. But when Jim flies in to inspect the progress, he is far from happy. In Unalakleet, fierce crosswinds blow John Ponts' tiny 207 all over the sky.

Greenhorn Ben✓

Pilot Yuri Ivanoff trains in Bethel; Jim tries to do a river landing in Unalakleet.

A canine delivery to Iditarod champion Lance Mackey in Fairbanks.

A dangerous frozen river landing leaves Jim and Ferno skating on thin ice, while Ariel's flying lessons end in disaster. The biggest snowstorm of the season hits, shutting down all of Western Alaska and leaving several Era pilots up in the air.

Trick or Tweto✓

Halloween in Alaska brings vicious crosswinds that wreak havoc on Era's small planes. Ariel hopes to learn the family business in Unk, but a power blackout tests her abilities when she takes over as station manager.

The approaching winter darkness fuels a mass exodus from Unalakleet. In Barrow, a bootlegger attempts to smuggle in illegal liquor and Luke races to complete a daring rescue before the sun sets for two months straight.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Flying Wild Alaska have?

Flying Wild Alaska has 3 seasons with 31 episodes in total.

Is Flying Wild Alaska still on the air?

Flying Wild Alaska has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Flying Wild Alaska?

Flying Wild Alaska airs on Discovery.

When did Flying Wild Alaska first air?

Flying Wild Alaska first aired on January 14, 2011.

Cast

Jim Pratt

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