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Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport

Atqasuk, United States

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Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport

Atqasuk, United States
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Remote Arctic Alaska gateway serving the Atqasuk community.

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Atqasuk, United States
Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport is a small public-use airport located in Atqasuk, a remote Iñupiat community on the North Slope of Alaska, United States. The airport serves as the primary means of access to this isolated village, as no roads connect Atqasuk to the broader Alaskan road network. The airport is named in honor of Edward Burnell Sr., a respected community elder. It is owned and operated to support the transportation needs of local residents, providing essential air links for passengers, mail, and supplies in an area where aviation is critical to daily life. Regional air service connects Atqasuk to nearby hubs such as Utqiaġvik (Barrow), which itself serves as the main regional center on Alaska's North Slope. Flights are operated by small regional carriers using propeller aircraft suited to the short runway and arctic conditions.
Terminals
The airport has a simple, small terminal facility consistent with a remote Alaska bush community airport.
Getting to & from
There is no road connection to Atqasuk, so air travel is the primary means of transport; ground movement within the village is limited to local roads and snowmobiles.
Airlines here
Ravn Alaska and similar small regional carriers have historically provided scheduled service connecting Atqasuk to Utqiaġvik and other North Slope communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Atqasuk is one of the most remote communities in Alaska, accessible only by air or seasonal ice road.
  • ›The airport is named after Edward Burnell Sr., an Iñupiat elder and community leader.
  • ›The airstrip is critical for delivering food, medical supplies, and mail to Atqasuk residents.
  • ›Arctic weather conditions, including extreme cold and whiteout conditions, can affect flight operations.
  • ›The airport is located above the Arctic Circle on Alaska's North Slope.
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Gateway to Alaska's remote Arctic tundra, serving a resilient community

Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport serves the small Iñupiat community of Atqasuk, located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska, roughly 60 miles south of Barrow (Utqiaġvik). Named in honor of local elder Edward Burnell Sr., the airport plays a vital lifeline role for a village accessible only by air or seasonal ice roads. It supports essential cargo, mail, and passenger services to one of the most remote settlements in the United States.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, single-room facility providing basic passenger waiting and check-in functions for this remote Arctic village airport.
Ground Transport
  • Local vehicle pickup arranged by residents or village contacts
  • Walking (village is small and compact near the airstrip)
Dining

There are no dining facilities within the airport terminal. Atqasuk village has extremely limited food service options, and visitors are strongly advised to bring their own provisions. Local stores may carry basic supplies but availability can vary seasonally.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to and from Atqasuk are subject to frequent weather-related delays; build flexibility into your travel plans.
  • Arrange accommodation and ground transport in advance through village contacts, as no commercial hospitality services exist.
  • Dress in multiple insulating layers year-round, as Arctic conditions can be severe and unpredictable.
  • Cape Smythe Air and similar regional carriers operate scheduled service; confirm schedules directly as they change seasonally.

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Era Alaska
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ATK → AIN7H · CNC
ATK → BRW7H · CNC

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