Shungnak Airport

Shungnak Airport opened in the mid-20th century and operates as a very small regional airfield with a single terminal-like building and one runway, serving the village on the banks of the Kobuk River in Northwest Arctic Borough. Though modest in size, it’s a vital link for residents and visitors, offering scheduled and charter flights by Alaska bush carriers to regional hubs such as Kotzebue and occasionally Nome. Ground access is limited—seasonal river travel and snowmachine trails supplement air service—so connections rely on small aircraft and regional schedules. Not a hub, it’s generally pricier than city airports because of remote logistics, but essential for reaching this part of Alaska.