# ANI — Aniak Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ANI. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

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HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ani
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ani.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ANI.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T09:39:18.307+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Aniak Airport
- IATA: ANI
- ICAO: PANI
- City: Aniak
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Distance from city: 1 mi NW of city center
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniak_Airport

## Overview

Aniak Airport (IATA: ANI, ICAO: PANI) is a state-owned public-use airport serving the remote community of Aniak in the Bethel Census Area of western Alaska. Located on the Kuskokwim River, it functions as a critical transportation lifeline for residents of Aniak and nearby villages, providing access to passenger, cargo, mail, and medical flights in a region with limited road infrastructure.[4][2] The airport occupies over 1,700 acres and sits at an elevation of about 90 feet above sea level, with a single paved runway capable of accommodating regional turboprops and general aviation aircraft.[4] The airport plays an important role in the Yukon–Kuskokwim regional aviation network by linking small bush communities to larger hubs such as Bethel and Anchorage through regional carriers. Scheduled passenger service is currently provided by Ryan Air Services, which operates routes from Aniak to multiple surrounding villages and to larger communities.[4] In addition to scheduled flights, Aniak Airport supports air taxi, charter, and air ambulance operations that are vital in Alaska's challenging climate and geography.[2] Facilities are modest, centered on a small terminal building that off…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 2 gates · airlines: Ryan Air Services
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/terminals/main

## Ground transport (6)

- **Bush plane and air taxi transfers** — Shuttle · Varies by destination · By reservation
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/transport/bush-plane-and-air-taxi-transfers
- **Hotel and lodge shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to local lodges · By reservation
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/transport/hotel-and-lodge-shuttles
- **Local taxi companies** — Taxi · 5-10 min to Aniak town center · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/transport/local-taxi-companies
- **Local Taxi / Prearranged Ride** — Taxi · 5–10 minutes to most locations in Aniak · Varies; typically arranged directly with local drivers · On demand / prearranged
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/transport/local-taxi-prearranged-ride
- **Lodging or Village Courtesy Rides** — Shuttle · 5–15 minutes depending on destination · Often complimentary or included with lodging; confirm in advance · By reservation or aligned with flight times
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/transport/lodging-or-village-courtesy-rides-2
- **Private car** — Taxi · 5-10 min to most points in Aniak · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ani/transport/private-car

## Insider tips

- _Weather_: Aniak frequently experiences low ceilings, snow, and rapidly changing river valley winds, so expect weather-related delays and check with your airline close to departure, especially in winter and shoulder seasons.[2][4]
- _Connections_: When planning trips that connect in Bethel or Anchorage, allow generous layover time because regional flights from Aniak can be delayed or rescheduled due to weather or operational constraints on the single runway.[2][4]
- _Local_: Ground transport is informal and limited; coordinate in advance with your lodging, local contacts, or village corporation for rides, and do not rely on large taxi fleets or app-based rideshare services.[2][5]

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ANI.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/ani/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/ani/departures — HTML page with live departures