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Kodiak Airport

Kodiak, United States

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Kodiak Airport

Kodiak, United States

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78 ft

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Gateway to Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska.

Opened

1941

Location

Kodiak, United States

Kodiak Airport (IATA: ADQ, ICAO: PADQ) is a public airport serving Kodiak, Alaska, located on Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska. It is owned by the State of Alaska and serves as a critical transportation link for the island's roughly 6,000 residents, as well as the commercial fishing industry and the nearby U.S. Coast Guard Sector Kodiak base. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 73 feet above mean sea level and features two runways capable of handling regional jet and turboprop aircraft. It operates year-round despite challenging weather conditions common to the Gulf of Alaska region, including fog, rain, and strong winds. Kodiak is one of Alaska's busier regional airports due to its role supporting the largest fishing port in the United States by value. Alaska Airlines and its regional partners provide scheduled passenger service connecting Kodiak to Anchorage and other points in Alaska.

Terminals

The airport has a single terminal building handling all commercial passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis connecting the airport to downtown Kodiak, located approximately 4 miles away.

Airlines here

Alaska Airlines (operated by Ravn Alaska or affiliated regional carriers) provides primary scheduled service, primarily connecting Kodiak to Anchorage.

Notable facts

›Kodiak is home to one of the largest U.S. Coast Guard bases in the country, Coast Guard Sector Kodiak.
›The airport was originally established as a military facility during World War II.
›Kodiak Island's commercial fishing industry makes the airport a critical freight and logistics hub.
›Weather-related delays are common due to the region's frequent fog and storms.
›The airport features two runways: Runway 07/25 and Runway 18/36.

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Gateway to Alaska's wild island shores and rugged coastal frontier

Kodiak Airport serves Kodiak Island, Alaska, one of the most remote and scenically dramatic communities in the United States. Operated by the State of Alaska, it connects this fishing and Coast Guard hub to Anchorage and select regional destinations. The airport plays a vital role in sustaining island life, supporting commercial fishing operations, military logistics, and essential community access.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all commercial and general aviation arrivals and departures for Kodiak Island.

Ground Transport

Rental car agencies available at the terminal
Taxi and ride services operating in Kodiak city
Hotel shuttles offered by select local accommodations
Personal vehicle pickup from the small surface parking lot

Nearby Hotels

Best Western Kodiak Inn
Comfort Inn Kodiak
A Smiling Bear Bed and Breakfast
Kodiak Buskin River Inn

Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving or bring snacks for the journey. Kodiak city itself offers several seafood-focused restaurants and local diners within a short drive, reflecting the island's strong commercial fishing heritage.

Traveller Tips

Book rental cars well in advance as availability on the island is very limited.
Flights can be delayed or cancelled due to coastal fog and severe Alaskan weather — build buffer time into connections.
Anchorage is the primary hub for connecting flights; plan layovers accordingly.
The airport is close to the Buskin River State Recreation Site, worth visiting if time allows.

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Route map (8 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

ADQ → KOZ2O · BNI

ADQ → AOS2O · BNI

ADQ → KKB2O · BNI

ADQ → KLN2O · BNI

ADQ → OLH2O · BNI

ADQ → ANC7H · DH8 BE1

ADQ → AKK8D · CNA

ADQ → ORI8D · CNA

ADQ → KOZ8D · CNA

ADQ → OLH8D · CNA

ADQ → ANCAS · 734 73Q

Aircraft operating here

Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A/B Islander5 routes CNA4 routes DH81 routes BE11 routes Boeing 737-4001 routes 73Q1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport is a public and military use airport located four nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Kodiak, a city on Kodiak Island in the U.S. state of Alaska. The airport is state-owned and operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). It is home to the co-located Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak and a hub for Servant Air. On April 11, 2013, the Alaska State Legislature passed SB31, which renamed the facility "Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport," in honor of the designer of the Alaskan flag.

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