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Chefornak Airport

Chefornak, United States

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Chefornak Airport

Chefornak, United States
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Remote Alaska hub serving the Chefornak village community.

Location
Chefornak, United States
Chefornak Airport (IATA: CYF, ICAO: PACK) is a small general aviation facility located in Chefornak, a remote Yup'ik Eskimo village in the Kusilvak Census Area of western Alaska, United States. The airport serves as a critical lifeline for the isolated community, which has no road connections to the broader Alaska highway system. The airport features a single gravel runway and handles primarily small commuter and charter aircraft operations. Air travel is the primary means of transportation for residents accessing medical services, supplies, and connections to larger regional hubs such as Bethel.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger facilities are minimal, consistent with remote bush airports in rural Alaska.
Getting to & from
There is no road access to Chefornak, so air travel is the sole means of reaching the village from outside; local transportation within the community is by foot, ATV, or snowmobile.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Ravn Alaska and smaller charter operators have historically provided scheduled and on-demand service connecting Chefornak to Bethel and other western Alaska communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Chefornak is a predominantly Yup'ik community with a population of approximately 400–500 residents.
  • ›The airport runway is unpaved gravel, typical of remote bush airports in rural Alaska.
  • ›Bethel serves as the nearest regional hub, located roughly 100 miles to the northeast.
  • ›The airport is maintained by the state of Alaska or local tribal authorities due to the village's remote status.
  • ›Air service is essential for medical evacuations and delivery of food and goods to the community.
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A remote Alaskan gateway connecting Yup'ik communities to the wider world

Chefornak Airport serves the small Yup'ik Eskimo village of Chefornak, located in the Kusilvak Census Area of western Alaska. The airport functions as a vital lifeline for this isolated community, accessible primarily by air year-round due to the absence of road connections. It plays a critical role in delivering mail, supplies, and passenger service to residents of this remote coastal tundra settlement.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, basic airstrip facility serving light aircraft and bush plane operations typical of rural Alaskan villages.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or community vehicle (limited availability, arrange in advance)
  • Walking (village is small and compact)
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors should plan accordingly, as Chefornak is a small village with very limited commercial food options; bringing your own supplies is strongly advised.

Traveller Tips
  • Book bush plane flights well in advance, as schedules depend heavily on weather conditions.
  • Dress in layers and prepare for rapidly changing subarctic weather regardless of season.
  • Respect local Yup'ik customs and community norms when visiting this close-knit village.
  • Carry extra supplies and medication as emergency resupply can take days in poor weather.

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Routes

CYF → BET4Y · CNA
CYF → KPN7H · CNA
CYF → BET7H · CNA

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Chefornak Airport
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Chefornak Airport is a state-owned public-use airport in Chefornak, a city in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airport is on the Kinia River.

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