Buckland Airport

Located on the Kobuk River in northwest Alaska, Buckland Airport was established in the mid-1960s and operates a single small terminal with one gravel runway, serving the village of Buckland and nearby communities. This compact regional airfield is critical for passenger travel, cargo and medevac links, with scheduled and charter services connecting to larger hubs such as Nome and Kotzebue through regional Alaskan carriers (for example, Bering Air and other local operators). There are no road connections to the state highway system, so travelers rely on flights and local snowmachine or ATV transfers; fares tend to be higher than mainland averages due to remoteness. The state-owned airport is not a major hub but is essential for local access and logistics.