Alaska Helicopter Excursions

[RoniBoBoni]

For those that have taken a helicopter excursion in Skagway (June): Was weather an issue in delays or cancellations? Was weather better in a.m. or p.m. for flying?
We are looking to book an independent excursion for a helicopter flight and yes, it is refundable if weather is bad, however I was hoping to reduce the chances. We have option times of 9:15 am or 2:15 pm. Which do you think is better?

 

[becky_AK]

My husband worked for Temsco in AK for years. The weather changes every 20 minutes (seriously LOL) so time doesn't necessarily matter. Either time you choose will be worth it!

 

[princessnicchia]

I used to work for Temsco too! (Actually, I think half of Alaska has). I would book the 2:15---while bad weather can indeed happen at any time, especially driving, pouring, sideways rain...fog is more likely to be in the morning or evening, and afternoon can be a sweet spot for that. And fog stops a lot of takeoffs (less in the summer than in the winter, but it can be foggy in SE Alaska at any time during the year).