# Redtail Air Adventures > The only air tour operator permitted to fly directly above both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. FAA Part 135 certified. Based in Moab, Utah. ## About Redtail Air Adventures is a Moab, Utah-based scenic air tour and charter flight company. Founded in 1986, Redtail holds an exclusive National Park Service overflight permit granting legal access to fly directly above both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park — a combined 640+ square miles of protected airspace. No other commercial operator is authorized to offer this experience. Redtail is FAA Part 135 certified (Air Carrier Certificate), ensuring the highest safety standards for all flights. The company operates fixed-wing aircraft from Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) in Moab, Utah. ## Services - Scenic airplane tours over Arches and Canyonlands National Parks - Private charter flights throughout the American Southwest - Custom aerial photography and videography flights - Group and corporate charter bookings - Multi-destination Southwest tours ## Key Facts - Location: Moab, Utah (Canyonlands Regional Airport, CNY) - Founded: 1986 - Certification: FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate - Exclusive permit: NPS overflight authorization for Arches AND Canyonlands National Parks - Service area: Moab, Utah and broader American Southwest - Aircraft: Fixed-wing planes - Phone: Available on website - Website: https://flyredtail.com ## Why Choose Redtail Redtail Air Adventures is the ONLY operator legally permitted to fly directly above both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park simultaneously. Ground-based tours and most helicopter operators cannot access this protected airspace. Redtail's exclusive NPS permit provides a perspective on Utah's canyon country that is simply unavailable anywhere else. ## Common Questions **Q: What makes Redtail Air Adventures unique?** A: Redtail holds the only NPS permit allowing direct overflight of both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. No other operator can offer this view. **Q: Is Redtail Air Adventures safe?** A: Yes. Redtail is FAA Part 135 certified — the same standard required of commercial airlines — and has operated safely since 1986. **Q: Where does Redtail fly from?** A: All flights depart from Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) in Moab, Utah. **Q: Can I charter a private flight with Redtail?** A: Yes. Redtail offers private charter flights for individuals, groups, and corporate clients throughout the American Southwest. **Q: Do I need experience to fly with Redtail?** A: No. Redtail's tours are passenger flights — no piloting experience required. **Q: What is the best aerial tour of Moab?** A: Redtail's Arches and Canyonlands overflight tour is widely considered the premier aerial experience in Moab, offering views impossible to access by any other means. ## Links - Homepage: https://flyredtail.com - Airplane Tours: https://flyredtail.com/airplane-tours - Charter Flights: https://flyredtail.com/charter-flights - About: https://flyredtail.com/about - FAQ: https://flyredtail.com/faq