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Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport

Tanana, United States

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Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport

Tanana, United States
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Remote Alaska hub serving the Tanana River community.

Location
Tanana, United States
Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport (IATA: TAL, ICAO: PATA) is a small public-use airport located in Tanana, Alaska, a remote community situated at the confluence of the Yukon and Tanana Rivers. The airport serves as a vital lifeline for the town, which has no road connection to the Alaska highway system and relies almost entirely on air travel for passenger movement, mail, and freight. The airport is named in honor of Ralph M. Calhoun, commemorating a figure of local significance. It is owned by the State of Alaska and managed accordingly, reflecting the state's commitment to maintaining air access for rural and bush communities throughout Alaska.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility consistent with bush Alaska airports serving communities of fewer than 500 residents.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited given Tanana's small size and lack of connecting roads; local travel within the community is the primary option upon arrival.
Airlines here
Ravn Alaska and smaller regional and charter carriers have historically served Tanana, providing connections primarily to Fairbanks.
Notable facts
  • ›Tanana has no road connection to the Alaska highway system, making the airport essential for community access.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by the State of Alaska.
  • ›It features a single paved runway capable of handling small to medium regional aircraft.
  • ›The airport supports vital cargo, mail, and medical evacuation services for the remote community.
  • ›Tanana is located at the confluence of the Yukon and Tanana Rivers in Interior Alaska.
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A remote Alaska gateway bridging the Yukon River and the wider world

Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport serves the small community of Tanana, Alaska, situated at the confluence of the Yukon and Tanana rivers. Named in honor of a local aviator, the airport plays a vital role in connecting this remote interior Alaska village to essential services and supplies. As road access to Tanana does not exist, the airport is a lifeline for residents year-round.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, single-room facility providing basic shelter and check-in services for bush flights.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or arranged pickup by residents
  • Private vehicle (limited local road network within village)
  • ATV or snowmobile transport depending on season
Nearby Hotels
  • Local community guesthouse (informal lodging arranged through village)
Dining

There are no commercial dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors should plan to bring their own food or arrange meals through local contacts in the village, as dining options in Tanana are extremely limited and not consistently available to outsiders.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to and from Tanana are operated by bush carriers; always confirm schedules as weather cancellations are common.
  • Bring extra supplies and medications, as resupply options in the village are very limited.
  • Dress in layers appropriate for interior Alaska conditions, which can be extreme in both summer and winter.
  • Coordinate lodging and ground pickup well in advance, as there are no walk-in commercial services available.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Astral Aviation
8V
Wright Air Service
8V

Routes

TAL → FAI4W · PA2
TAL → HSL8V · CNC
TAL → RBY8V · CNC
TAL → FAI8V · CNC
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