Fort Yukon Airport — Fort Yukon, United States
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Distance & flight time from FYU
Fort Yukon Airport
FYU is Fort Yukon Airport, serving the small community of Fort Yukon in Alaska, located above the Arctic Circle along the Yukon River. The airport is an essential lifeline for this remote Alaskan village, where no road access exists and air travel is often the only reliable year-round transportation option. FYU supports small aircraft operations connecting Fort Yukon to Fairbanks and other bush communities, carrying passengers, mail, and cargo critical to daily life. The airport reflects the broader importance of aviation infrastructure across rural Alaska, where scattered indigenous and small communities depend heavily on bush flying for basic connectivity to the rest of the state.
Runways at Fort Yukon Airport (FYU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | GRVL-G |
Radio frequencies for Fort Yukon Airport (FYU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.8 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 135 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.5 MHz |
| FSS | FAIRBANKS RDO | 122.1 MHz |
| INFO | EIELSON RANGE CON | 125.3 MHz |
| MISC | TWEB | 114.4 MHz |
Airports near Fort Yukon Airport (FYU)
- Arctic Village Airport (ARC) — 172.2 km (107.0 mi)
- Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) — 221.1 km (137.4 mi)
- Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) — 228.3 km (141.9 mi)
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) — 228.8 km (142.2 mi)
- Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) — 285.5 km (177.4 mi)
- Allen Army Airfield (BIG) — 287.4 km (178.6 mi)
- Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) — 327.6 km (203.6 mi)
- Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO) — 383.2 km (238.1 mi)
FYU is searched by those researching rural Alaska bush flying, since Fort Yukon Airport serves an isolated Arctic Circle community with no connecting road network to the rest of Alaska.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Fort Yukon Airport?
The IATA code for Fort Yukon Airport is FYU.
What is the ICAO code for Fort Yukon Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort Yukon Airport is PFYU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.