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Remote Alaskan hub serving the small Yup'ik community of Eek.
Location
Eek, United States
Eek Airport (IATA: EEK, ICAO: PAEE) is a small public-use airport located in the village of Eek, Alaska, United States. It serves as a vital air link for this remote Yup'ik Eskimo community situated in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, where no road connections to the outside world exist.
The airport is owned by the State of Alaska and operated as part of the state's rural aviation infrastructure. It supports essential services including mail delivery, medical evacuations, and the transport of passengers and supplies to and from the village.
Given Eek's remote location and small population of roughly 300 residents, the airport handles light air traffic primarily via small regional aircraft. It plays a critical role in community sustainability, particularly during winter months when river and off-road travel is limited.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger facilities are minimal, typical of rural Alaskan bush airports.
Getting to & from
There is no road access to Eek; the airport is the primary means of transportation into and out of the village.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Ravn Alaska and smaller bush operators have historically provided service connecting Eek to Bethel and other nearby communities.
Notable facts
- ›Eek has no road connections to any other community, making the airport essential for all outside travel.
- ›The runway is unpaved gravel, approximately 1,800 feet in length.
- ›The airport is owned and maintained by the State of Alaska.
- ›Bethel, the regional hub, is the primary destination served from Eek Airport.
- ›The airport serves a predominantly Yup'ik Eskimo population of approximately 300 people.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
