Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport — Atqasuk, United States

Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport serves the small Iñupiat community of Atqasuk on Alaska's North Slope, well above the Arctic Circle. Elevation stands at a mere 96 feet, and a single gravel strip handles all traffic, typical of remote Alaskan bush airfields built to withstand extreme cold and permafrost conditions. Air travel is essential here, since Atqasuk has no road connection to the rest of Alaska, making this small airport the community's primary link to Utqiagvik and Fairbanks for mail, cargo, and passenger service. Small commuter aircraft operated by regional Alaskan carriers provide the only scheduled flights. Weather delays are common given the harsh Arctic climate surrounding this isolated village airfield.