SKY TREK

What SKY TREK does

SKY TREK (株式会社SKYTREK) is a Tokyo-headquartered Japanese travel agency that operates an on-demand air mobility platform intermediating small-aircraft charter services across approximately 100 Japanese airports and airstrips. Founded on June 30, 2016 with ¥50M in registered capital and a Japan Tourism Agency travel-agency license (No. 2029), the company does not itself operate aircraft; instead it contracts with licensed Japanese air transport operators and aggregates their inventory on its fly.skytrek.co.jp flight-search platform, while owning four Kodiak100 turboprops (two at Honda Airport / Saitama via Honda Aviation, two at Kobe Airport via Hirata Gakuen) that enable its own Empty Leg and tour inventory. The platform surfaces Citation CJ2+ / Sovereign / Mustang jets, Global 6000, helicopters, and seaplanes as bookable equipment, with one-way Charter pricing in the ¥2.3M-¥3.96M range (tax-inclusive) and discounted Empty Leg fares reaching up to 87% off list.

The company serves three primary customer segments: high-net-worth individuals and luxury travelers seeking exclusive, time-efficient point-to-point air travel; corporate executives running inter-city business itineraries; and (via channel partners such as Voyagin, JAL CLASS EXPLORER, and ANA Mileage Club) inbound tourists and luxury hospitality guests. Distribution is a hybrid of self-serve digital booking through the website, direct sales of curated tour packages (Mount Fuji low-altitude flights, Kumano Kodo spiritual journey, Tateyama mountain range tour, Setouchi/glamping experiences), and partnership-led sales through ANA mileage redemption on Hawaii routes, JAL's CLASS EXPLORER member service, Hilton's Conrad Tokyo/Osaka 'Sky Intrigue' package, and luxury ryokan Myojinkan in Matsumoto.

Revenue is generated primarily as transaction-based agency commissions — up to 20% on composite domestic and international bookings, 20% on accommodation-only or transport-only arrangements with minimum ¥1,100 fees, fixed per-itinerary ticket fees of ¥5,500, and ¥33K-¥66K per-day escort fees — supplemented by margin on Empty Leg flights and bundled experiential tour packages. The platform operates on a freemium membership model (registration is free), uses Google Analytics for usage insights, and is governed by Representative Director Keita Nagahori (永堀 敬太) with external director Taku Nishimura (西村 琢) appointed in April 2025 to formalize board oversight.

Name

SKY TREK

Legal name

株式会社SKYTREK

Website

https://skytrek.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SKY TREK is a Tokyo-based Japanese travel agency operating an on-demand small-aircraft charter platform intermediating bookings across approximately 100 Japanese airports for high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and inbound tourists via luxury-hotel, airline-mileage, and DMO partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Charter Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD), VIP/Executive Helicopter Transport (THABAGAH)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft charter services
• Charter flight booking
• Travel agency operations
• Regional air mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charter Flight Services: Revenue from chartering small aircraft (private jets, helicopters, turboprops) for point-to-point flights between Japanese airports. Pricing varies by aircraft type, route distance, and whether it's one-way or round trip. The company acts as a travel agency arranging these charter services.
2. Travel Agency Service Fees: Service fees charged for travel planning and arrangement services. Domestic travel composite bookings: up to 20% of total travel costs. Hotel/transport only: 20% per booking (minimum ¥1,100). International travel: up to 20% of total costs. Ticketing services: ¥5,500 per itinerary for local tickets.
3. Membership Fees: Free membership model - registration is free, generating revenue through service utilization rather than upfront membership fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SKY TREK operates as a registered Japanese travel agency providing on-demand small aircraft charter services connecting approximately 100 airports and airstrips across Japan. The company arranges point-to-point charter flights on commercial-grade aircraft operated by licensed air transport operators, offering flexible scheduling, private cabin space, and access to destinations not served by commercial airlines. Revenue is generated through travel agency service fees (transaction-based take rates) on charter and travel arrangements.

Product overview

SKY TREK is an On-Demand Air Mobility Platform that provides small aircraft charter services in Japan. The core offering is the SKY TREK Platform itself, through which customers search for and book charter flights. The platform is supported by a web-based Flight Search/Flight Simulator tool for route discovery and instant pricing. SKY TREK operates a fleet of owned and partnered aircraft (KODIAK100, Citation jets, helicopters, seaplanes) under a travel agency license, offering both direct charter bookings and packaged Charter Tours (including Mount Fuji flights, Kumano Kodo tours, Tateyama plans, and gastronomy tours). Empty Leg Flights provide discounted repositioning-flight fares. An optional Concierge Service assists with comprehensive trip planning and luxury ground arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Aircraft Charter (Private Jet, Turboprop & Helicopter) On-demand charter service for small aircraft including Kodiak100 turboprops, Citation CJ2+, Citation Sovereign, Citation Mustang, Global 6000 jets, helicopters, and seaplanes. Flights are operated by contracted licensed air transport operators on commercial-grade aircraft, with flexible departure times, private cabin space, and access to remote destinations not served by commercial airlines.
• Empty Leg Flights Discounted one-way charter flights utilizing repositioning legs where aircraft travel empty between operational bases and customer pickup airports. Example: Shizuoka to Matsumoto normally ¥1,082,000, Empty Leg price ¥210,000 (approximately 87% discount).
• Tateyama Mountain Range Private Jet Plan A 2-night, 3-day private jet tour featuring flights over the Tateyama mountain range, developed in partnership with Toyama Tourism DMO and including accommodation at the historic inn Kanenozomi in Takaoka.
• Mount Fuji Low-Altitude Private Jet Tour A Mount Fuji low-altitude private jet tour combining private jet flight near Mt. Fuji with a travel audio guide produced by ON THE TRIP and limited-edition original goods (Fuji-themed drinks and aroma oils).
• Kumano Kodo Three-Dimensional Journey A private jet tour to the Kumano Kodo trail, developed in partnership with Nanki Shirahama DMO and selected for the Japan Tourism Agency's 'Tourism Reactivation Project' to support inbound tourism recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Osaka to Saga + Tokushima day trip possible (previously required overnight travel)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Synk株式会社 (Synk Inc.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Business partnership announcement noted in SKY TREK media blog for collaborative initiatives.
• JAL Digital Experience (CLASS EXPLORER)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 October 2019JAL and NRI joint venture member service 'CLASS EXPLORER' includes SKY TREK as a partner offering, providing flight experiences to JAL's premium member base.
• 明神館 (Myojinkan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2019Regional partnership with Matsumoto-area luxury ryokan to offer charter flights connecting Shinshu Matsumoto Airport with regional airports, enabling guests to access the property via private jet.
• Conrad Tokyo & Conrad OsakacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2019Hilton's luxury Conrad hotels partnered with SKY TREK for the 'Sky Intrigue' tour package combining private jet flights between Tokyo and Osaka with supercar ground transport and luxury hotel stays.
• Nordisk Village Goto IslandsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 April 2019Glamping facility partnership for Gotofujie Island tours, combined with FREAK'S STORE and GENIC magazine for marketing campaign.
• VoyagincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 February 2019Inbound tourism experience platform selling SKY TREK charter flights to international visitors through Voyagin luxury experiences marketplace. Covers Kobe Airport routes to regional airports including Tajima, Nanki-Shirahama, Takamatsu, Kochi, and Fukui.
• All Nippon Airways (ANA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2019ANA mileage partnership allowing ANA AMC members to use miles for SKY TREK charter services. Available for Hawaii routes from Honolulu to 6 Hawaiian islands and 13 airports. Also enables mileage earning on credit card payments for SKY TREK flights.
• SEMA (Social Emergency Management Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2018Japan's first private sector-led emergency disaster response alliance. SKY TREK provides emergency transportation support including rescue goods transport and evacuation transport for doctors and volunteer organizations during natural disasters.
• 本田航空 (Honda Aviation)coreTechnology or IntegrationOperational partnership for aircraft stationed at Honda Airport (Saitama). Honda Aviation manages aircraft operations and maintenance while SKY TREK provides the booking platform and customer service.
• 学校法人ヒラタ学園 (Hirata Gakuen)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for aircraft stationed at Kobe Airport Hirata Gakuen facility. Hirata Gakuen provides hangar space, fueling, and operational support at their general aviation facility.
• 南紀白浜DMOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional DMO partnership for tourism promotion combining private jet access to Nanki-Shirahama Airport with regional tourism experiences in the Kii Peninsula area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Wheels Up:

Direct peers

• Blade: US-based digital air mobility platform offering on-demand charter, shared flights, and scheduled routes across multiple US cities and into Europe. Directly comparable aggregator/tech-platform approach to short-haul private aviation, with similar target customer (HNW / corporate time-sensitive travelers).
• Volato: US private aviation company operating a fractional ownership and charter marketplace across HondaJet and other light jets. Comparable fractional/on-demand model and similar aircraft class mix (HondaJet parallels Kodiak100/Citation) targeting business and luxury travelers.
• AirX (formerly AIRX Inc.): Japan's other major on-demand private charter / air mobility platform offering point-to-point chartered flights across Japanese airports. Directly comparable business model—aggregator of small aircraft charter services for HNW and corporate clients—with overlapping operator partnerships and competing for the same Japan luxury/corporate charter demand.
• PrivateFly: UK-headquartered global on-demand private jet booking platform with an aggregator model, transparent online pricing, and an extensive airport network. Closest international analogue to SKY TREK's fly.skytrek.co.jp flight-search platform and charter intermediary model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/skytrekjapan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK5ay4Drenjl3p-gXNLW3tA
• Facebookfacebook.com/skytrekofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/skytrek.japan

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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