Built for the Outback. Respected Across the Region.

Polar Aviation began in 1981 when Clark Butson recognised a clear need in the Pilbara. Remote communities were being left behind — cut off by distance and lacking reliable transport options. Clark believed they deserved better: dependable access to essential services, safe travel, and the same opportunities as those in major cities.

From its earliest flights, Polar was more than just a charter service. It became a vital connection — moving students, supporting mining operations, delivering freight, and even responding to emergencies. Operating its own turbine aircraft, building hangars in key locations, and investing in in-house training and navigation systems, Polar built a reputation for doing things properly and showing up where others wouldn’t.

Key operations during this time:

• FIFO flights and critical supply runs for the mining industry

• Student and passenger charter services to remote communities

• Flight training for both recreational and commercial pilots

• Search and Rescue operations across Western Australia

• Aerial tours showcasing the Pilbara’s landscape

• Maintenance services for turbine and piston aircraft

• Full compliance with CAR 217 and proprietary navigation development