# Adak Airport (ADK)

> Adak, US · 1.2 mi W of Adak city center

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## Facts

- **IATA**: ADK
- **ICAO**: PADK
- **Timezone**: America/Adak
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Official site**: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adak_Airport

## Overview

Adak Airport (IATA: ADK, ICAO: PADK) is a state-owned public-use airport serving the small community of Adak on Adak Island in Alaska's remote Aleutian chain. Located just west of the town, it is the westernmost airport in the United States with scheduled passenger air service, providing a critical air link between this isolated island and the Alaska mainland.[2] The facility originated as a U.S. military airfield and retains a robust airfield layout and infrastructure compared with the size of the local population, reflecting its strategic Cold War role in the North Pacific.[2][5]

Today, Adak Airport is owned and operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities and is open to public use.[2][4] Scheduled passenger service is currently provided by Alaska Airlines, which operates Boeing 737 jet flights a couple of times per week to Anchorage, making it the community's primary connection for passengers, cargo, and mail.[2][3][5] The airport also supports charter, cargo, and fishing-industry operations, as well as access to the surrounding Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.[5] With two long paved runways, basic terminal facilities, and essential services such as fuel and weather reporting, Adak Airport is a vital transportation hub for residents, government agencies, and adventurous travelers exploring one of the most remote corners of the United States.

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 2 gates · Alaska Airlines
  A single small terminal building handles all passenger check-in, security, and boarding for the limited scheduled jet service to Anchorage.

## Parking (1)

- **Terminal Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal

## Ground transport (3)

- **Hotel / Lodging Pick‑up (prearranged)** — Shuttle · 5–10 min to most lodging
  Some small lodging operators on Adak offer pick‑up if arranged in advance; there is no regular scheduled hotel shuttle system.
- **Local Taxi / Courtesy Rides (informal)** — Taxi · 5–10 min to town
  Travel guides and trip reports indicate that visitors typically arrange rides with local residents, lodging operators, or small local businesses rather than metered city cabs.
- **Pre-arranged local vehicle or lodge transfer** — Taxi · 5–10 minutes to most lodging in Adak · On demand by prior arrangement

## Insider tips

- _Weather_: Adak’s Aleutian weather is highly unpredictable, with frequent low clouds, strong winds, and sudden storms, so build extra buffer time into your itinerary and be prepared for delays, especially in winter months.[2][5]
- _Connections_: Because scheduled service is limited to a few Alaska Airlines flights per week to Anchorage, plan your connections carefully and avoid tight same-day mainland connections in case the Adak flight is delayed or rescheduled.[2][3]
- _Local_: Ground transport options on Adak are very limited; coordinate in advance with your lodging provider or local operators for rides, vehicle rental, or cargo handling rather than assuming on-demand taxi or rideshare services will be available.[5]