How's the air up there?
For the adrenalin junkie, there are few activities that equal soaring through the air in one way or another. In Sandpoint and North Idaho, we love flying and aviation as much as any other part of the world. Flying, sky diving, and parasailing in North Idaho can be more of a challenge than other places, in that we have more mountains, snowy seasons, and, at times, fewer resources. We do, however, have plenty of airfields and landing strips. Plus, if you have a seaplane, we have endless lakes and rivers. We have a blossoming aviation industry, with Quest Aircraft manufacturing puddle jumpers, with orders for the next years to come. So, you've decided you want to do a little sky diving, parachute in hand. Hard thing is, you now have looked in the phone book, and on the web, and you are having trouble finding who, or where, or what. Well, here is everything we have found about these great activities. Hard to find? Uh, yep. But, for better or worse, we found 'em. Just make sure your life insurance is paid. Oh, and bring a camera. You won't be sorry.
Ballooning
Every Labor Day weekend Coeur d'Alene has the Lake Coeur d'Alene BalloonFest. This is an outstanding event that benefits the KOOTENAI ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES. While the BalloonFest does not offer rides, it is a good place to meet these intrepid sky riders, and garner info on who does offer rides, as well as other pertinent information. It is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. They can give you further tidbits if you call 877-782-9232
Flying, Aircraft and Airfields
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Virtual Tour |
| Aero Care and Repair | 28 Coeur D Alene Airport | CDA | 208.762.9354 | No |
| Aeroplane Works | | Athol | 208.683.2707 | No |
| Aircraft Service Inc | | Bayview | 208.683.2673 | No |
| H & W Aviation | 110 Airport Way | Sandpoint | 208.255.2880 | No |
| Heli-Prop Aircraft Inc. | 2625 W Sensor Way | Sandpoint | 208.772.6404 | No |
| Horizon Helicopters | PO Box 29 | Laclede | 208.265.4881 | No |
| Northern Air Inc | 1186 Hwy 2 | Bonners Ferry | 208.267.4359 | No |
| Resort Aviation | 11101 N Airport Rd | Hayden | 208.772.3731 | No |
| River City Helicopters | 6995 W Riverview | Post Falls | 208.772.2117 | No |
| Sandpoint Aviation | 800 Airport Way | Sandpoint | 208.263.9102 | No |
| Turner Aviation Ent | 3 Talent Aviation | Sandpoint | 208.263.0282 | No |
| Quest Aircraft Company | 1200 Turbine Drive | Sandpoint | 208.263.1111 | No |
| Big Country Heli Tours | | CDA | 208.765.0620 | No |
| Brooks Sea Plane Service | | Sandpoint | 208.664.2842 | No |
| Jay Air | | Spokane | 509.926.3497 | No |