Akutan Airport - KQA Akutan
The Akutan Airport in Akutan, Alaska is a public airport with an IATA airport code of KQA. It is located within the Aleutians East Borough, and it sits in an elevation of 133 feet above level in a small island known as Akun Ilsand. The Essential Air Service program of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Service subsidizes the scheduled air services offered by the airport. The KQA-Akutan Airport first opened in 2012, and was served by PenAir, the only operator that shuttled back and forth to Akutan SeaPlane Base. When it retired in 2012, the government built a traditional airport to serve the island.
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The Akutan Airport features sits within a 149-hectare property. The KQA-Akutan Airport features a single asphalt runway measuring 4,500 feet long. In 2015, it had a total of 624 operations, and welcomed a total of 2,700 passengers. Currently the only airline servicing the airport is Grant Aviation, which brings travelers to and from the Unalaska/Dutch Harbor.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For visitors entering through the Akutan Airport, it would be important to note that there are no accommodations within the immediate vicinity. Travelers will need to plan ahead when entering the Akutan Airport to make sure that they will be comfortable throughout their trip.
On this page it is easy to search for Akutan, AK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Akutan, AK, United States (KQA) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KQA airport.
Most of these KQA
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 Akutan, AK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Akutan, AK Hotels
View all Akutan, AK, United States (KQA) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Akutan, AK, United States (KQA) location map.
Weather Forecast for Akutan, AK, United States (KQA)
If you planning to travel to Akutan, AK, United States (KQA), 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 2:24 PM.
The temperature feels like 34.7 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 80 percent with visibility at 14.6 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 6:49 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/22
Light shower rain
41°F
High: 43°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 60%
Thursday
5/23
Light shower rain
43°F
High: 45°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 55%
Friday
5/24
Light shower rain
41°F
High: 42°F
Low: 40°F
Precipitation: 65%
Saturday
5/25
Mix snow/rain
40°F
High: 40°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 55%
Sunday
5/26
Mix snow/rain
38°F
High: 38°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 35%
Monday
5/27
Mix snow/rain
38°F
High: 40°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Akutan, AK KQA airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KQA 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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