OurAirports: Comments on airports in Alaska, United States

[PAOR] "Northway Airport" by bsdunek

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:19:55 -0400

We stayed overnight in the trailers that the Alaska Highway workers used. Rustic! The restaurant had closed for the evening, but the bartender said just go fix your own. We had steak, baked potato and apple pie. Left the money and did the dishes. Great way to live!

[PAVA] "Other runway at Chevak?" by david

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:17:04 -0400

Is that another runway NW of the airport, or some kind of resource-based industry?

[PAKN] "farthest west i've flown" by mnossik

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:52:24 -0400

nice airport, no bathroom

[PABT] "First landing North of the Arctic Circle" by bsdunek

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:24:10 -0400

Not much here except a lodge and guide service - which is fine. Just a thrill for my first landing North of the Arctic Circle!

[US-7AK6] "re: OK" by ptomblin

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:52:43 -0500

Take it up with Google.

[US-7AK6] "OK" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:11:24 -0500

Good Graphics at long-range not up to my expectations

[PABR] "Barrow" by Tanya

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:21:11 -0400

This is one of the most interesting places. Definitely worth the trip from Fairbanks to Barrow on a 737 Combi - the cargo and the passengers are together! A ceremonious crossing of the arctic circle by the pilot as well as a certificate from Alaska Airlines when you land!

[PANC] "fall 2007" by karen_fbks

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:19:21 -0400

It is very difficult to work with the Alaska Airlines customer service counter within the secured area. It's understaffed, usually with uninterested employees.

This airport has a nursery on the B concourse. It's a great little private room with two leather couches, a coffee table, a crib (bring your own sheet/blanket), rollercoaster beads, toddler-size chairs, and its own private bathroom. The only downfall is it doesn't have a monitor for arrivals/departures. Oh, and the room kind of stinks.

Departures are routinely delayed. Most aggravating.

[PAFA] "fall 2007" by karen_fbks

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:14:43 -0400

this airport is currently undergoing a major remodel. perhaps with more gates, we'll have the opportunity for more flights at more convenient departure times.

TSA security is very thorough, but consistently very lenient in what you're allowed to bring. for instance, they allowed me to bring about 8 oz. of juice for my baby in her cup and plenty of other baby food/drink supplies.

Time to get through security is really fast and easy.

[PAOR] "Expensive Fuel, but..." by Desert185

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:17:29 -0400

Expensive fuel, but great hamburgers at the restaurant. The restaurant has a phone and contact number for FSS on the field while you wait for your hamburger to be cooked.

Stay at the airplane for customs. You can get out, but don't leave the immediate vicinity of your airplane. They can get cranky about that.

[PAHO] "Food" by Desert185

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:14:12 -0400

Land's End at the end of the spit has great food.

[US-MLY] "End of the road" by Desert185

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:33:44 -0400

Manley Hot Springs is at the end of the road and quite a trek from Fairbanks if driving, but only 38 minutes from Fairbanks by C-185. The Manley Roadhouse has great food and an interesting local clientele. Eat at the bar for maximum entertainment. Camping is available either at the airport (next to the Roadhouse) or at the Roadhouse.

The nearby hot spring is just a short walk away and only $5.00/hour per person for private use (no one else will use the facility when you do). The Roadhouse will have the info on the hot spring, which is at a private residence. If you fly north, Manley is a must see.

[US-NIN] "Airpark" by Desert185

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:23:25 -0400

Reasonably priced airpark being developed here with fishing in nearby Silver Salmon Creek to the southeast. The airport is only a 30 minute drive to Homer.

[US-SOV] "PASO/SOV Flying" by Desert185

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:41:21 -0400

Be aware of non-standard traffic patterns due to terrain and the frequent Part 135 operators who cut corners on the pattern and often do a dogleg straight-in to runway 16 from over the beach. Aircraft frequently takeoff and/or land downwind. Transient parking is anywhere there are no red cones at the tiedown ropes.