(57AK) Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport – DC-6 Airplane House - 1956 Cargo Plane
Houston, Alaska, United States
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Houston, Alaska, United States
+17 more photosPilots, this is Alaska aviation history with the master switch still warm. Arriving into (57AK) Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport places you in classic bush-country scenery—spruce forests, wetlands, and wide Alaskan skies 🌲🏔️. Expect a straightforward visual approach into the private ~1,700′ airstrip, with open sightlines and room to taxi, park, and shut down right beside your stay. Fly in, tie down, and walk straight into a legend.
Climb aboard this Douglas DC-6 air freighter, a true Alaska workhorse that spent decades hauling critical freight and fuel to remote villages across the state. Now lovingly preserved and converted into a 2-bedroom, 1-bath airplane home with a full kitchen, living room, and cockpit access, this is your chance for one last “flight”—overnight.
• 🛏️ Two bedrooms (master + guest)
• 🍳 Full kitchen and comfortable living/dining area
• 🎛️ Cockpit access—have a seat and soak it in
• 🧺 Washer & dryer in the mud room
• 🛩️ Park your car, truck, and bushplane right outside
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Board via stairs into the mud room, entering through the aft cargo loading door—just like the crews did. From here you’ll move forward through the hallway to the master suite, full bathroom, and guest bedroom, then into the kitchen, living area, dining space, and finally the cockpit. It’s immersive, authentic, and unmistakably Alaska.
The DC-6 sits alongside the private Fly8ma airstrip, making arrivals simple and memorable. Visual ops, quiet surroundings, and classic backcountry vibes. While the runway is active, traffic is light and daytime only—privacy and calm come standard.
You’re perfectly positioned for year-round adventure—many experiences launch right from the property:
Winter ❄️
• Ice fishing
• Dog sledding
• Snowmachining (connected trail network!)
• Cross-country skiing on property trails
Summer ☀️
• Scenic air tours, glacier flights & bear tours ✈️🐻
• Fishing charters and paddleboarding
• Kayaking and hiking nearby trails
Plus:
• 🍽️ 10 minutes to restaurants & groceries
• 🏙️ 15–20 minutes to “the city”
• 🚗 1 hour drive to downtown Anchorage (paved, plowed access)
Ask your host about booking an EPIC Alaskan experience—from bush flights to wildlife tours.
This is a real aircraft with decades of service. It has been meticulously inspected and prepared for guest comfort, but it remains true to its roots. Please supervise children and explore responsibly—some original components and edges can be hazardous if misused.
• Additional guests: $50 per person beyond two
This isn’t just a stay—it’s a logbook entry you’ll never forget.
Fly-Inn and Stay Awhile. ✈️
Orientation
07/25
Pattern
Right, Left
Dimensions
Surface
Condition
N/A
Lighting
None
Fuel
Parking
Tie-downs
CTAF/UNICOM
122.8
Hours
We have a vehicle you can rent from us!
Note: Call immediately after booking for details of which one you would like us to make available to you.
Use: private | Elevation: 193 ft
Orientation: 07/25 | Pattern: Right, Left
Dimensions: 1104 ft × 50 ft | Surface: Gravel
Condition: N/A | Lighting: None | Fuel: no
Parking: Tie-downs
CTAF/UNICOM: 122.8 | Hours: By prior arrangement
Ground Transportation: We have a vehicle you can rent from us!
Guests
6
Bedrooms
2
Beds
2
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Important guidelines for your stay
Please keep an eye on children at all times.
Not permitted on the property
Minimum Stay
1 day
Maximum Stay
365 days
Pets are not permitted
Not permitted on the property
Children: Allowed (Infants: 2-17, Children: 3-24) | Not allowed
Short-term stays
Guests receive a full refund if they cancel 24 hours or more before the scheduled check-in time. The Host doesn’t get paid for the booking.
If the Guest cancels after the check-in time, the Host will be paid for each night the Guest does stay, plus 1 full additional night.
Long-term stays (28+ nights)
Guests receive a full refund if they cancel 28 days or more before the scheduled check-in time. The Host doesn’t get paid for the booking.
If the Guest cancels after the 28-days-prior point, the Host will be paid 100% for each night the Guest does stay, plus 50% of 30 additional, unused nights. The Host is paid 100% for all of the remaining nights if fewer than 30 unused nights are left on the reservation when the Guest cancels (to a maximum of the equivalent of 50% of 30 nights).
Cancellation policies vary by booking duration. Please review carefully before confirming your reservation.
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Fly-Inn and Stay Awhile!
Bathrooms
1.0
Rooms
4
Check-in Time
16:00:00
Check-out Time
10:00:00
Dwelling Type
Novelty
Distance from Runway
7+ Miles
Size
1000 ft
Parties: Not allowed | Smoking: Not allowed | Stay: 1-365 days