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McGrath Airport

McGrath, United States

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McGrath Airport

McGrath, United States

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341 ft

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Essential bush airport serving interior Alaska's McGrath community.

Location

McGrath, United States

McGrath Airport (IATA: MCG, ICAO: PAMC) is a public-use airport located in McGrath, a small community in the Kuskokwim River valley of interior Alaska. It serves as a critical transportation hub for the region, as McGrath has no road connections to the broader Alaska highway system, making air travel the primary means of access. The airport is owned by the State of Alaska and managed under the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. It supports scheduled passenger service, cargo flights, and general aviation operations essential to the surrounding rural communities. McGrath is also known as a checkpoint along the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing seasonal attention to the area each year during the famous race.

Terminals

The airport has a small, single terminal building typical of rural Alaskan facilities, designed to handle modest passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options in McGrath are extremely limited, with no highway access; local vehicles and snowmobiles are the primary means of travel within the community.

Airlines here

Ravn Alaska and other regional bush carriers have historically provided scheduled service connecting McGrath to Anchorage and nearby communities.

Notable facts

›McGrath is not connected to the Alaska road system, making the airport essential for all travel and freight.
›The airport serves as an Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race checkpoint each March.
›Elevation is approximately 341 feet above mean sea level.
›The airport has two runways, including a primary paved runway.
›Owned and operated by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to Alaska's remote Kuskokwim River wilderness and bush communities

McGrath Airport serves the small Interior Alaska community of McGrath, a historic hub along the Kuskokwim River that once played a key role in gold rush-era travel and communication. The airport functions as a vital lifeline for residents of this roadless region, supporting mail delivery, freight, medical transport, and subsistence supply flights. It remains one of the more significant bush airports in Interior Alaska, serving as a relay point for flights deeper into the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A small single-room facility serving general aviation, charter, and scheduled bush flights with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Local taxi services (limited availability, arrange in advance)
Private vehicle pickup by residents or lodges
ATV and snow machine transport seasonally

Nearby Hotels

McGrath Lodge
Kuskokwim Inn

Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal are extremely limited or nonexistent, as is typical of remote Alaska bush airports. McGrath's small community has a handful of local establishments that may serve meals, but visitors are advised to confirm availability in advance. Stocking up on food before arriving is strongly recommended for extended stays.

Traveller Tips

Flights in and out are highly weather-dependent; always have a flexible schedule and backup plan.
Fuel, supplies, and services are scarce and expensive — bring what you need from Anchorage or Fairbanks.
McGrath is a key checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race route, making it especially busy in early March.
Cell service is very limited; satellite phones or communication devices are useful for remote travel in the area.

Official website

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Route map (4 destinations)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Airlines serving this airport

Alaska Airlines

Peninsula Airways

Routes

MCG → TCT4E · PAG

MCG → NIB4E · PAG

MCG → ANIAS · SF3

MCG → ANCAS · SF3

MCG → ANCKS · SF3

MCG → ANIKS · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B4 routes Piper PA-462 routes

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