Atka Airport – AKB Airport
Atka Airport with an IATA code of AKB is a public use airport, owned by the state. It is strategically located only 2.5 miles from the central business district of Atka, Atka Island, Alaska. Commercial flights in the airport are subsidized with the help of the Essential Air Service program.
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AKB Airport stands on a wide area of land measuring 226 acres and is on an elevation of 57 feet above sea level. There is only one runway in the airport with a 16/34 designation and has an asphalt surface. The runway measures 4,500 feet. As of September 30, 2009, the airport had a total of 550 aircraft operations within a 12 months period. It had a total of 406 passenger boardings in 2009 but decreased a year later to 322. The airport is listed as a general aviation facility and is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for the years 2011-2015.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The nearest hotels from Atka can be found in neighboring islands. The Adak/ Aleutian Experience is an accommodation found in Adak Island, Alaska. Located to about a short travel from the AKB Airport, it offers clean and affordable accommodations. The Grand Aleutian Hotel is a beautiful 3-star hotel with waterfront views, which offers quality services to its guest, located in Unalaska, Alaska and is only a 5-minute drive to the Unalaska Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Atka, AK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Atka, AK, United States (AKB) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AKB airport.
Most of these AKB
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Atka, AK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Atka, AK Hotels
View all Atka, AK, United States (AKB) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Atka, AK, United States (AKB) location map.
Weather Forecast for Atka, AK, United States (AKB)
If you planning to travel to Atka, AK, United States (AKB), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 2:41 PM.
The temperature feels like 33.95 with a humidity level of 89 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 81 percent with visibility at 8.8 percent.
Today’s UV index is 4, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 6:32 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Friday
5/17
Overcast clouds
40°F
High: 42°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 40%
Today
5/18
Mix snow/rain
39°F
High: 41°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
5/19
Light shower rain
41°F
High: 42°F
Low: 39°F
Precipitation: 60%
Monday
5/20
Light rain
40°F
High: 40°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 75%
Tuesday
5/21
Mix snow/rain
39°F
High: 40°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 15%
Wednesday
5/22
Mix snow/rain
38°F
High: 41°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 80%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Atka, AK AKB airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AKB airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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