Wales Airport

Wales Airport, serving the small village on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, was established in the mid-20th century (around the 1950s) and operates as a compact, community airstrip with a single basic terminal/shelter and one runway. Though tiny, it’s an essential regional gateway for locals, supplies and medevac flights, linking Wales to Nome and other nearby hubs via scheduled and charter bush carriers. Ground access is minimal—a short walk or local drive from the village—and services are highly weather-dependent, especially in winter. Travelers should expect higher-than-average fares because of the remoteness; the airport is not a hub but is regularly served by regional bush airlines.