Point Thomson Sea Ice Airstrip
Deadhorse, United States
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Point Thomson Sea Ice Airstrip
Deadhorse, United States
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Remote Arctic sea ice airstrip serving Alaska's North Slope.
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Deadhorse, United States
Point Thomson Sea Ice Airstrip (ICAO: AA50) is a temporary, seasonal airstrip located on the sea ice near Point Thomson on Alaska's North Slope, in the vicinity of Deadhorse and the Prudhoe Bay oil fields. It is used primarily to support industrial and energy operations in the region, including activities related to the Point Thomson natural gas and oil development project operated by ExxonMobil.
As a sea ice strip, the facility is inherently seasonal and non-permanent, existing only during winter months when ice conditions are suitable for aircraft operations. It is not a commercial passenger airport and lacks conventional terminal infrastructure. Access and use are typically restricted to authorized personnel involved in North Slope resource development.
Notable facts
- ›The airstrip is constructed on seasonal sea ice and is non-permanent.
- ›It is located near Point Thomson on Alaska's Arctic North Slope.
- ›The strip primarily supports ExxonMobil's Point Thomson oil and gas development project.
- ›No scheduled commercial air service operates to this facility.
- ›Operations are limited to winter months when ice thickness is sufficient to support aircraft.
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