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St Paul Island Airport

St Paul Island, United States

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St Paul Island Airport

St Paul Island, United States
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Remote Pribilof Islands gateway in the Bering Sea.

Location
St Paul Island, United States
St Paul Island Airport (IATA: SNP, ICAO: PASN) serves St Paul Island, the largest of the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea, Alaska, United States. The airport provides the primary means of air access to this remote community, which is home to a small population of Unangan (Aleut) people and is known for its wildlife, particularly its massive northern fur seal rookeries and diverse seabirds. The airport is operated under the jurisdiction of local and state authorities and supports both scheduled passenger service and cargo operations essential for supplying the island community. Due to its remote location and frequent harsh weather conditions, flights can be subject to significant delays and cancellations. PenAir (Peninsula Airways) has historically been the primary carrier serving St Paul Island, connecting it to Dutch Harbor and other points in Alaska. The airport plays a critical logistical role for the island's residents, given that air travel is essentially the only practical means of reaching the mainland.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to the low passenger volumes of this remote island community.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options on the island are extremely limited, with no public transit system; most travel relies on private vehicles or local arrangements.
Airlines here
PenAir (Peninsula Airways) has historically been the primary airline serving St Paul Island, with connections to Dutch Harbor and Anchorage.
Notable facts
  • ›St Paul Island is located approximately 800 miles southwest of Anchorage in the Bering Sea.
  • ›The island is famous for hosting one of the world's largest northern fur seal rookeries.
  • ›The airport frequently experiences severe weather, including fog, high winds, and low visibility, causing frequent flight disruptions.
  • ›St Paul Island has a population of only a few hundred residents, predominantly Unangan (Aleut).
  • ›The Pribilof Islands were designated a National Wildlife Refuge area, making aviation access especially important for researchers and wildlife managers.
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Gateway to the remote Pribilof Islands rising from the Bering Sea

St. Paul Island Airport serves one of the most isolated communities in the United States, located on St. Paul Island in the Pribilof Islands of Alaska. The airport functions as a critical lifeline for the roughly 500 residents of this remote Aleut community, providing essential air access for supplies, medical transport, and visitors drawn by world-class birding and wildlife. Its windswept runways reflect the rugged, fog-prone character of the Bering Sea environment.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-room facility handling all arrivals and departures for this remote island community.
Ground Transport
  • Limited local taxi or community vehicle service
  • Rental vehicles occasionally available through local outfitters
  • Walking to nearby village accommodations for short distances
Nearby Hotels
  • King Eider Hotel (St. Paul Island)
  • St. Paul Island Lodge
Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are essentially nonexistent given its small scale. The village of St. Paul offers very limited food services, and visitors staying at lodges typically have meals included or arranged in advance. It is strongly advisable to confirm meal arrangements before arrival.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as seats on small charter and regional aircraft are extremely limited.
  • Pack for severe and rapidly changing weather — fog, wind, and cold are common even in summer.
  • St. Paul Island is a world-renowned birding destination; bring binoculars and a spotting scope.
  • Carry sufficient cash and any needed medications, as resupply options on the island are very limited.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Alaska Airlines
AS
Peninsula Airways
KS

Routes

SNP → ANCAS · SF3
SNP → ANCKS · SF3
SNP → STGKS · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B3 routes
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