Atqasuk Airport

Atqasuk Airport, serving the remote North Slope village of Atqasuk, was established in the mid-20th century (around the 1950s) and today operates as a compact regional airfield with a single small terminal and one main gravel runway. The airport is a vital lifeline for residents, handling passenger service, cargo and medevac flights that connect the community with larger Alaskan hubs like Utqiagvik (Barrow) and Deadhorse; access to the village otherwise relies on seasonal roads and local snowmachine trails. Not a hub for major carriers, it is served by regional Alaskan airlines, and travelers should expect higher-than-average fares due to the remote location rather than airport fees themselves.