ترجمه
Remote Alaska hub serving the Tanana River community.
Location
Tanana, United States
Ralph M. Calhoun Memorial Airport is a small public-use airport serving Tanana, a remote community in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska. The airport plays a vital role as Tanana has no road connections to the broader Alaska highway system, making air travel the primary mode of transportation for residents and freight.
The airport is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed for public use. It serves general aviation and scheduled air taxi operations connecting Tanana to Fairbanks and other communities in the region.
The facility is named in honor of Ralph M. Calhoun, reflecting local heritage and community recognition. Given the extreme climate and remote location, the airport is essential for medical evacuations, mail delivery, and supplying the village with necessities.
Terminals
The airport has minimal terminal facilities typical of a remote Alaskan village airport, with basic amenities for passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation within Tanana is limited to local roads within the village, as no highway connects the community to the outside road system.
Airlines here
Ravn Alaska and small air taxi operators historically provide scheduled and charter service connecting Tanana to Fairbanks.
Notable facts
- ›Tanana has no road connections to the Alaska highway system, making the airport critical for all outside access.
- ›The airport elevation is approximately 236 feet above mean sea level.
- ›The airport features a gravel and paved runway capable of handling small to medium aircraft.
- ›It serves as a lifeline for medical evacuations and freight delivery to the remote village.
- ›The IATA code TAL designates this as one of Alaska's essential rural air service points.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
