# BET — Bethel Airport

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

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Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T09:31:18.995+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Bethel Airport
- IATA: BET
- ICAO: PABE
- City: Bethel
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Nome
- Distance from city: 3 nmi SW of city center
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Hub for: Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation, Hawaiian Airlines
- Official website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethel_Airport

## Overview

Bethel Airport (IATA: BET, ICAO: PABE) is a state-owned public-use airport serving the remote community of Bethel in western Alaska and the surrounding Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta region. Located approximately three nautical miles southwest of Bethel’s central business district, the airport functions as a critical aviation hub in an area with few roads, providing year-round access for passengers, cargo, mail, and medical transport to dozens of smaller villages across the region.[4] Its role is particularly important during the long winter season, when river and tundra routes are unreliable and air travel becomes the primary means of connectivity. Historically, Bethel Airport has evolved from a small regional field into one of rural Alaska’s busier commercial airports, with scheduled service by carriers such as Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation, and other regional operators that connect Bethel to Anchorage and outlying communities.[1][4][6] The airport’s facilities and operations are managed by the State of Alaska, and it supports a mix of jet and turboprop traffic, scheduled passenger flights, air taxi services, and cargo operations. With multiple runways designed for varying wind and weat…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 4 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bet/terminals/main

## Ground transport (3)

- **Hotel or Lodge Shuttle (prearranged)** — Shuttle · 5–15 minutes depending on lodging location · Often included with room or modest fee · By reservation or scheduled around flight times
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bet/transport/hotel-or-lodge-shuttle-prearranged-2
- **Local Taxi Services** — Taxi · 5–10 minutes to most locations in Bethel · Varies by company and distance · On demand; may require phone call or prior arrangement
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bet/transport/local-taxi-services
- **Taxi services at Bethel Airport** — Taxi · 10-15 min to downtown Bethel · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bet/transport/taxi-services-at-bethel-airport

## Insider tips

- _Weather_: Winter operations at Bethel often involve snow, ice, and low visibility; allow extra time for deicing, expect occasional delays, and dress for sub-freezing temperatures when walking on the ramp or between aircraft.
- _Connections_: If you are connecting between an Anchorage–Bethel flight and village flights on regional carriers, build in generous buffer time because weather and operational delays are common and interline baggage agreements may be limited.
- _Local_: The airport is only a short drive from town; prearrange taxi or local transport with your lodging, as on-demand options may be limited, especially late at night or during severe weather.

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## Live data

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