Salmon River
Helicopters

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Saftey

Quality Work

Integrity

We have the knowledge and experience
to get the job done

  • Agricultural
  • Forestry
  • Back Country Freight
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Long Line Training
  • Agricultural
  • Forestry
  • Back Country Freight
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Long Line Training
  • Agricultural
  • Forestry
  • Back Country Freight
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Long Line Training
At Salmon River Helicopters we have a proven track record of getting the job done efficiently and effectively. With our skilled pilots, top-of-the-line equipment, and decades of experience, we tackle any challenge head-on, delivering reliable results for our clients across various industries.
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women owned
family operated

Salmon River Helicopters (SRH) was incorporated in 1993 by Cindy and Guy Carlson. SRH is a small unique women owned and family operated business with three generations working for the company.  SRH’s headquarters are located in Riggins, Idaho; a small community of less than 450 residents. 

SRH’s management, pilots, mechanics, and support personnel are committed to safety, professionalism, quality of work, and integrity.

About Us

Our Fleet

With 5 helicopters in our fleet we are versatile and adeptly tailored for diverse services. We have lifting capacities of up to 8,000 pounds and accommodation for nine passengers, our fleet ensures efficient and reliable transportation for any project, guaranteeing superior performance and safety standards.
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We’ve recently added a UH-60A+ to our fleet. Our UH-60 is also used to transport external loads with a maximum lifting capacity of 8,000lbs.  Our Blackhawk is demilitarized and has a civil avionics package for fire fighting and utility work. 

Bell 412EP is new to our fleet as of 2024. The 412Ep is a twin engine medium size  helicopter. Capable of single engine operations in case of an emergency. The Bell 412Ep has had several modification done from its original configuration for utility work.

The Bell412 has a top speed of 140knots can carrier 9 passengers. The hook is rated for 4500lbs our bell 412 also has a boost dual hook system installed capable of doing HEC  class B loads. This makes the Bell 412 the perfect aircraft for multiple types of missions.

The UH-1F helicopters have several performance enhancing modifications including: left seat certified long line bubble door with gauges, 703 engine, BLR tail boom strake and fast fin kit – which provide better performance at high altitudes and high temperatures.

With this upgraded 703 engine, these helicopters are top performers in their class; producing more payload than most UH-1’s in the industry today!  Our UH-1F aircraft are used to transport external loads.  Their maximum lifting capacity is 4,000 lbs.

The R44 is a fuel injected helicopter with seating capacity for three plus pilot. The aircraft carries passengers  and light external load cargo. External load capacity is 600 pounds. 

Safety is very important to us

SRH has been accident free in our 30+ years in business. Safety is very important to us, and we are proud of our accident-free safety record. 
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