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Remote Alaska hub serving the Yup'ik community of Quinhagak.
Location
Quinhagak, United States
Quinhagak Airport (KWN/PAQH) is a small general aviation and commuter airport located in Quinhagak, a Yup'ik Eskimo village in the Bethel Census Area of southwestern Alaska. The airport serves as a vital lifeline for the community, as Quinhagak is not connected to the Alaska road system and air travel is the primary means of reaching the village.
The airport is owned and operated by the State of Alaska and features a single gravel runway. It primarily supports scheduled commuter service connecting Quinhagak to regional hub Bethel, as well as cargo, mail delivery, and medivac flights essential to rural Alaska communities.
Given the remote and roadless nature of the region, the airport plays a critical role in the daily life of Quinhagak residents, enabling access to medical care, goods, and connections to larger population centers.
Terminals
The airport has no formal passenger terminal building; facilities are minimal, consistent with remote rural Alaska airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation within the village is limited to local roads; no public transit or road connection to other communities exists.
Airlines here
Regional carriers such as Ravn Alaska and Grant Aviation have historically provided scheduled service between Quinhagak and Bethel.
Notable facts
- ›Quinhagak is a roadless Yup'ik village in southwestern Alaska, making the airport essential for all outside access.
- ›The airport features a gravel runway maintained by the State of Alaska.
- ›Medivac and cargo flights are critical services operating through the airport.
- ›The nearest regional hub is Bethel, Alaska, which connects to Anchorage.
- ›The airport is designated under FAA identifier PAQH and serves a community of roughly 700 residents.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
