# YAK — Yakutat Airport

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

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/yak
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/yak
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/yak.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/YAK.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T09:31:36.159+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Yakutat Airport
- IATA: YAK
- ICAO: PAYA
- City: Yakutat
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Yakutat
- Distance from city: 3 mi SE of city center
- Runways: 2
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: https://dot.alaska.gov/yakutatairport

## Overview

Yakutat Airport (IATA: YAK, ICAO: PAYA) is a state-owned public-use airport serving the remote community of Yakutat on Alaska's Gulf Coast. Located about three nautical miles (six kilometers) southeast of the central business district, it is one of the community's primary lifelines, as Yakutat has no road connections to the rest of Alaska. Airline service here is supported under the federal Essential Air Service (EAS) program, ensuring residents have reliable access to larger hubs for medical travel, cargo, and passenger needs. The airport dates back to the late 1940s and has evolved into a modest but vital facility with two paved runways capable of handling regional jets and turboprops. Alaska Airlines is the primary scheduled carrier, typically providing linkages to major Alaskan cities such as Juneau and Anchorage, while charter and general aviation flights support fishing, tourism, and local industry. With no control tower, operations are conducted under non-towered procedures, and weather can be a significant factor given Yakutat's coastal location and frequent low ceilings. Despite its small size, Yakutat Airport plays an outsized role in the regional aviation network, connec…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 2 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yak/terminals/main

## Parking (1)

- **Airport Public Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yak/parking/airport-public-parking-lot

## Ground transport (4)

- **Hotel and Lodge Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to local lodges · Coordinated with flight arrivals
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yak/transport/hotel-and-lodge-courtesy-shuttles
- **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 5-10 min to Yakutat town center · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yak/transport/local-taxi-companies
- **Local Taxi / Prearranged Car** — Taxi · 5–10 minutes to town · Varies; confirm when booking · On demand / prearranged
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yak/transport/local-taxi-prearranged-car
- **Lodge or Hotel Shuttle** — Shuttle · 5–15 minutes depending on property · Often included with stay or modest fee · Coordinated with flight arrivals
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/yak/transport/lodge-or-hotel-shuttle-2

## Insider tips

- _Weather_: Yakutat often experiences coastal fog, rain, and low ceilings, so build extra buffer time into your plans and monitor Alaska Airlines or FAA weather cameras for potential delays or diversions.
- _Connections_: Because flights are limited and often route via Juneau or Anchorage, avoid tight connections on separate tickets—schedule generous layovers when linking Yakutat flights to long-haul itineraries.
- _Local_: Confirm ground transport with your lodge or hotel in advance; in this small community, taxis and local shuttles are limited and often operate on a prearranged basis, especially outside peak fishing season.

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## Live data

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