Anvik Airport (IATA: ANV, ICAO: PANV, FAA LID: ANV) is a public airport located one mile (2 km) southeast of the central business district of Anvik, a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska of the U.S. state of Alaska.The airport is owned by the state of Alaska and operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. It serves as an important transportation hub for the surrounding area, providing access to remote communities, fishing lodges, and hunting camps.[2]
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | State of Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region | ||||||||||
| Location | Anvik, Alaska | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 309 ft / 94 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 62°38′48″N 160°11′26″W | ||||||||||
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  ANV Location of airport in Alaska | |||||||||||
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Facilities
Anvik Airport has one runway (17/35) with a gravel surface measuring 2,960 x 75 ft. (902 x 23 m).[1] The airport features a small terminal building with amenities like restrooms, a waiting area, and a vending machine. There is no food or beverage service available at the airport. The terminal is only open during scheduled flights and for charters.[3]
Airlines and destinations
Anvik Airport serves mainly as a gateway for visitors to Anvik and the surrounding area. The airport is often used by hunters and fishermen, and tourists looking to explore the region's natural beauty. It is also an important lifeline for the local community, providing access to medical care and other essential services.[3]
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Prior to its bankruptcy and cessation of all operations, Ravn Alaska served the airport from multiple locations.
Statistics
| Rank | City | Airport | Passengers |
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| 1 | Aniak, AK | Aniak Airport (ANI) | 440 |
| 2 | Shageluk, AK | Shageluk Airport (SHX) | 30 |
| 3 | Holy Cross, AK | Holy Cross Airport (HCR) | 20 |
| 4 | Grayling, AK | Grayling Airport (KGX) | 10 |
| 5 | Emmonak, AK | Emmonak Airport (EMK) | 10 |
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