Trans Arctic Inc.

Operator Identification

June 1969* to September 1973*

United States of America

TYPE: Non-scheduled airline

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Fairbanks, AK

FORMER NAME: Nil

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

Operator History

Trans Arctic Air seems to have started operations using a small fleet of Commando freighters in June 1969. These airplanes were soon joined by three Lockheed Electras.

Commando Operations

June 1969* to December 1971*

Trans Arctic operated at least five Commandos, including two ex-Flying W Airways aircraft which it sold 2 years later to Aerolineas Argo in the Dominican Republic.

One of these airplanes, N9883F, received major damage landing at Saguan, AK on 18 April 1970.

Commandos Operated

Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando: N75396
Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando: N5130B, N5131B
Curtiss R5C-1 Commando: N10427 (possibly leased)
Riddle C-46R Commando: N9883F

Last edited: 15/07/2024