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Point Thomson Airstrip

Deadhorse, United States

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Point Thomson Airstrip

Deadhorse, United States
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Remote Arctic airstrip serving North Slope oil operations.

Location
Deadhorse, United States
Point Thomson Airstrip (ICAO: PAAD) is a small, remote airstrip located on Alaska's North Slope, near the Point Thomson area east of Prudhoe Bay. It primarily serves industrial and operational needs related to oil and gas development in the region, including access to the Point Thomson natural gas and condensate project operated by ExxonMobil. The airstrip is not a commercial passenger facility and does not serve scheduled airline service. Access is tightly controlled and limited to personnel and cargo supporting energy extraction operations in one of Alaska's most remote and environmentally sensitive areas. The surrounding environment is characterized by Arctic tundra and proximity to the Beaufort Sea coast, presenting significant operational challenges including extreme cold, limited visibility, and a very short summer season.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Alaska's North Slope near the Beaufort Sea coast.
  • ›Primarily supports ExxonMobil's Point Thomson oil and gas project.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates at this airstrip.
  • ›Subject to extreme Arctic weather conditions limiting year-round operations.
  • ›Access is restricted to authorized industrial and operational personnel.
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A remote Arctic gateway serving Alaska's northernmost industrial frontier

Point Thomson Airstrip is a small, private industrial airstrip located on Alaska's North Slope near Deadhorse, serving oil and gas operations in one of the most remote and harsh environments on Earth. Situated close to the Beaufort Sea coast, it supports workforce logistics for ExxonMobil's Point Thomson gas and condensate project. The strip operates under strict access controls and is not open to the general public.

Terminals
  • Industrial Operations Facility — A basic industrial-use facility serving oilfield workers and equipment logistics with no commercial passenger services.
Ground Transport
  • Company-operated shuttle vehicles for oilfield personnel
  • Private charter ground transfers arranged by employers
Nearby Hotels
  • Prudhoe Bay Hotel (Deadhorse)
  • Arctic Caribou Inn (Deadhorse)
  • Aurora Hotel (Deadhorse)
Dining

There are no public dining facilities at Point Thomson Airstrip itself. Workers are typically fed through employer-provided camp catering services. Deadhorse, roughly 60 miles west, has limited cafeteria-style dining at worker camps.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to Point Thomson Airstrip is restricted to authorized oilfield personnel only — public entry is not permitted.
  • Arctic weather can change rapidly; always carry appropriate cold-weather gear regardless of season.
  • Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay is the nearest hub for services, fuel, and accommodations in this region.
  • All travel logistics are typically coordinated entirely through your employer or contracting company before arrival.

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