Small Alaska airport serving the Tlingit community of Hoonah.
Location
Hoonah, United States
Hoonah Airport (IATA: HNH, ICAO: PAOH) is a small general aviation and commuter airport located in Hoonah, Alaska, on Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. It serves the predominantly Tlingit community of Hoonah, one of the largest Tlingit villages in Alaska, providing essential air access to a community not connected to the main road network.
The airport operates a single paved runway and handles light aircraft, charter flights, and scheduled commuter service connecting Hoonah to Juneau and other Southeast Alaska communities. Air transportation is critical for residents, as there is no road or ferry link directly to major urban centers year-round.
Hoonah is also known as a port of call for cruise ships visiting nearby Icy Strait Point, a privately operated tourism destination. During the summer season, visitor traffic in the area increases, though most cruise passengers access the region by sea rather than air.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building typical of rural Alaskan commuter facilities with minimal amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Hoonah is limited to local vehicles and taxis, as the town itself is small and walkable.
Airlines here
Alaska Seaplanes and small regional charter operators provide scheduled and on-demand service between Hoonah and Juneau.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska's Alexander Archipelago.
- ›Serves one of the largest Tlingit Native villages in Alaska.
- ›Hoonah has no road connection to the Alaska Highway system, making air access essential.
- ›The nearby Icy Strait Point is a popular cruise ship destination operated by the local Huna Totem Corporation.
- ›The airport's single runway is paved, which is notable for a community of Hoonah's small size.
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