Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport

Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport opened in the late 1960s and remains a vital single‑terminal airfield serving Noorvik and the surrounding Northwest Arctic communities; its modest size and one-runway layout make it a key regional link rather than a major hub. Travelers use short commuter flights to nearby Kotzebue and onward connections to Anchorage, with regional carriers and cargo operators providing scheduled and charter services as needed—no major airline is based here. Access is primarily by air (and local snowmachine or ATV in winter), flights can be pricier than lower‑48 travel, and the airport is essential for medevac, mail and freight to this remote area.