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Clear Airport

Clear, United States

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Clear Airport

Clear, United States
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Remote military-associated airfield in central Alaska.

Location
Clear, United States
Clear Airport (ICAO: PACL) is a small general aviation and military-associated airfield located near Clear, Alaska, in the Denali Borough. It serves the area surrounding Clear Air Force Station, a remote installation in the interior of Alaska. The airport sits in a sparsely populated region of central Alaska, roughly 80 miles south of Fairbanks. It primarily supports light general aviation traffic and logistical access to the Clear Air Force Station, which hosts ballistic missile early warning radar systems. Due to its remote location and military association, the airport sees very limited commercial or scheduled passenger activity. It has no IATA code assigned, reflecting its lack of commercial airline service.
Getting to & from
Access to Clear is primarily by private vehicle via the Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3), which runs through the Denali Borough.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Clear Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located near Clear Air Force Station, home to a ballistic missile early warning radar (BMEWS) site.
  • ›Situated in the Denali Borough of interior Alaska, approximately 80 miles south of Fairbanks.
  • ›No IATA code is assigned, consistent with the absence of commercial airline service.
  • ›The airfield primarily supports general aviation and military logistics in a remote region.
  • ›Clear AFS is operated by the U.S. Space Force and is one of few installations in interior Alaska.
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Alaska's remote gateway where wilderness meets military aviation heritage

Clear Airport, located near Clear, Alaska, is a small general aviation facility situated in the interior of the state, close to Clear Air Force Station. The airport serves a sparsely populated region defined by boreal forest, extreme seasonal temperatures, and the Denali backdrop. It functions primarily as a bush aviation stop supporting local communities and military-adjacent operations in the area.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility supporting light aircraft, bush pilots, and local utility flights with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or personal pickup
  • Rental vehicles (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
  • Taxi or rideshare from Nenana or Fairbanks (approximately 80 miles north)
Nearby Hotels
  • Nenana area lodges (approximately 30 miles south)
  • Fairbanks hotels (nearest major accommodation hub, ~80 miles north)
  • Denali-area cabins and lodges (seasonal, south via Parks Highway)
Dining

There are no dining facilities at Clear Airport itself. Travelers should plan to bring provisions or stop in Nenana or Anderson for basic food and supplies. The Parks Highway corridor offers limited roadside diners and convenience stores for passing travelers.

Traveller Tips
  • File a flight plan before arriving — this is remote Alaskan airspace with limited radar coverage.
  • Weather changes rapidly in interior Alaska; always check METARs and TAFs well in advance.
  • Fuel availability is not guaranteed; confirm fuel status before departure.
  • Wildlife including moose and bears can appear on or near the runway — conduct a thorough pre-landing scan.

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Clear Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) southeast of the central business district of Clear, Alaska, United States.

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