Idaho’s Premier Aerial Application Company
Valley Air LLC delivers professional aerial application services across the Columbia Basin, Palouse, Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, and Northern Nevada, and our government contract operations cover the entire Mountain West. FAA Part 137 certified and SAM.gov registered, we serve agricultural producers and government agencies with modern turbine fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, UAS drone technology, and ground rigs, day and night.
Family-owned. Flying since the 1970s.
Valley Air has grown from a single operation into one of the most trusted names in agricultural aviation. We were the first in the country to bring night vision goggles to ag aviation, and we continue to lead with innovation, safety, and results.
To be a company that provides value to all we interact with.
Our Services
One partner for every acre: turbine aircraft for big ground, helicopters and drones for the tough spots, ground rigs for targeted work, and the equipment to do it yourself.
Aerial Crop Application
Precision spraying, seeding, and fertilizer application with our fleet of modern turbine aircraft, Air Tractors and Thrushes. Fast, high-capacity, and reliable, they cover large acreage efficiently with accurate, consistent placement.
Learn more RotorcraftManned Rotorcraft Solutions
With access to Bell UH-1 Huey and Bell 206 JetRanger helicopters, we handle the jobs fixed-wing aircraft can’t: small or irregular fields, steep and broken terrain, obstacle-heavy sites, rangeland, and specialty treatments that call for low-speed, high-precision placement.
Ask about rotorcraft Government & RangelandLand Management
Weed control, rangeland restoration, and noxious weed treatment for federal and state land management agencies.
Learn more Day & NightNight Operations
As pioneers of night vision goggle (NVG) technology in agricultural aviation, we apply when conditions are optimal and crops need it most.
Learn more UnmannedUAS & Drone Services
Advanced unmanned aerial systems for precision application and high-resolution aerial imagery through our Valley Vantage platform.
Learn more GroundGround Application
Case Patriot spray rigs and UTV units for targeted ground-level coverage in fields, orchards, and hard-to-reach areas.
Learn more BestWay DealerEquipment Sales
As a BestWay dealer, Valley Air sells and supports UTV sprayers, trailer sprayers, nurse trailers, tanks, spray support equipment, and implements for growers across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, including the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, Columbia Basin, and Palouse.
See our BestWay equipment Drone SalesUAS & Drone Sales
Agricultural spray drones and multispectral mapping drones for farms, ranches, and applicators throughout the Intermountain West, sold and supported by an FAA Part 137 aerial applicator that runs UAS application in its own operation.
See our drone lineup Data & ImageryValley Vantage
High-resolution aerial imagery and crop health mapping that shows where to treat, so every application goes where it counts.
Learn moreExperience you can see in the field
- Modern turbine fleet. Air Tractors and Thrushes built for capacity, speed, and consistent placement.
- Every platform under one roof. Fixed-wing, rotorcraft, UAS, and ground application, matched to the job.
- Night vision pioneers. The first in the country to bring NVGs to ag aviation, so we can fly when conditions are right.
- Government ready. FAA Part 137 certified and SAM.gov registered, with contract work across the Mountain West.
- Equipment that we run ourselves. A BestWay dealer and drone retailer backed by a working applicator.
Where we work
Serving farms, ranches, and government agencies across the Intermountain West, with state licensing in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.
Treasure Valley
Our home base in Caldwell, Idaho, serving growers across southwest Idaho.
Magic Valley
Aerial and ground application across south-central Idaho.
Columbia Basin
Aerial application for growers across central Washington and northeast Oregon.
Palouse
Aerial application for growers across eastern Washington and north Idaho.
Northern Nevada
Agricultural and rangeland work across northern Nevada.
Mountain West
Government contract operations for federal and state land management agencies.
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Valley Air serve?
We serve the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, Columbia Basin, Palouse, and Northern Nevada, and we hold state licensing in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. Our government contract operations cover the Mountain West.
What aircraft do you fly?
Our fixed-wing fleet is modern turbine aircraft, Air Tractors and Thrushes. We also have access to Bell UH-1 Huey and Bell 206 JetRanger helicopters, and we run agricultural spray drones and ground rigs.
Do you offer helicopter application?
Yes. Helicopters are a good fit for small or irregular fields, steep terrain, obstacle-heavy sites, and rangeland. Contact us to talk through your project.
Can you apply at night?
Yes. Valley Air was the first in the country to bring night vision goggles to agricultural aviation, so we can apply at night when conditions are best.
Do you work with government agencies?
Yes. We are FAA Part 137 certified and SAM.gov registered, and we provide weed control, rangeland restoration, and noxious weed treatment for federal and state land management agencies.
Do you sell spraying equipment and drones?
Yes. Valley Air is a BestWay dealer for UTV sprayers, trailer sprayers, nurse trailers, tanks, and implements, and we sell agricultural spray and multispectral mapping drones. See our BestWay equipment and drone lineup.
How do I get a quote?
Call the office at 208-459-1266 or send us a note through our contact page, and we will get back to you.
Ready for your next application?
Tell us about your acres, crop, and timing. We’ll recommend the right aircraft or equipment and get you a quote.