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Quinhagak Airport

Quinhagak, United States

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Quinhagak Airport

Quinhagak, United States
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Remote Alaskan gateway serving the Yup'ik village of Quinhagak.

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Quinhagak, United States
Quinhagak Airport (IATA: KWN, ICAO: PAQH) is a small public-use airport serving the community of Quinhagak (also spelled Kwinhagak), a Yup'ik Eskimo village located on the Kuskokwim Bay in the Bethel Census Area of southwestern Alaska. The airport features a gravel runway and serves as a critical lifeline for the remote community, which has no road connections to other towns or the broader Alaskan highway system. Air travel is the primary means of transportation for passengers, mail, and cargo. Regional air carriers operating small aircraft provide scheduled service primarily connecting Quinhagak to Bethel, the regional hub for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area. The airport is owned and operated by the state of Alaska.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building in the traditional sense, with minimal passenger facilities typical of a rural Alaskan village airstrip.
Getting to & from
There is no formal ground transportation infrastructure; the village of Quinhagak is accessible only by air or by boat during ice-free seasons.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Ravn Alaska and smaller bush operators provide scheduled and charter service primarily to Bethel.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport has a gravel runway approximately 2,000 feet in length.
  • ›Quinhagak has no road connections to the rest of Alaska, making the airport essential for community access.
  • ›The airport is owned by the State of Alaska.
  • ›Located near Kuskokwim Bay in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 42 feet above mean sea level.
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Gateway to the Yukon Delta's remote and windswept tundra wilderness

Quinhagak Airport serves the small Yup'ik community of Quinhagak on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in western Alaska. The airport functions as a vital lifeline for this remote village, providing essential air access for residents, supplies, and regional connectivity in an area unreachable by road. It is a small general aviation facility primarily served by bush air carriers operating within the Alaska bush flight network.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single-room facility typical of Alaska bush airports, handling small turboprop and piston aircraft arrivals and departures.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or ride arrangements through village contacts
  • Walking to nearby village center
  • ATV or snowmobile transport depending on season
Nearby Hotels
  • Quinhagak community lodging (informal village accommodations)
  • Hunting and fishing lodge seasonal rentals in the area
Dining

There are no commercial dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors typically rely on community members or bring their own provisions, as Quinhagak has very limited retail food options confined to a small village store.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as bush airline schedules are weather-dependent and seats are limited.
  • Pack extra supplies and clothing in case weather delays strand you in the village.
  • Respect local Yup'ik customs and ask permission before photographing community members or cultural sites.
  • Carry cash as card payment infrastructure is extremely limited in the village.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Routes

KWN → EEK4Y · CNA
KWN → BET4Y · CNA
KWN → BET7H · CNA
KWN → TOG7H · CNA

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Quinhagak Airport
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Quinhagak Airport, is a public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) east of the central business district of Quinhagak, a city in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is also known as Kwinhagak Airport.

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