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Nuiqsut Airport

IATA NUIICAO PAQTLocal AQT🇺🇸 Nuiqsut
Coordinates
70.2100°N, 151.0060°W
Elevation
38 ft (12 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
22:00
Civil dusk
23:19

About 15h 49m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Nuiqsut Airport

Nuiqsut Airport is a public use airport located in Nuiqsut, a city in the North Slope Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is owned by North Slope Borough.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

PAQT

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,343 ft / 1,324 m90 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DANCHORAGE CNTR119.400 MHz
ASOSASOS122.500 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.800 MHz
FSSDEADHORSE RDO122.500 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: ENE (from about 67.5°), on 15% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan43%-4,707 ft
Feb48%-4,989 ft
Mar57%-4,408 ft
Apr51%-3,760 ft
May25%-2,284 ft
Jun49%-1,514 ft
Jul59%-703 ft
Aug39%-988 ft
Sep42%-1,434 ft
Oct44%-2,040 ft
Nov37%-3,003 ft
Dec36%-4,082 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4,989-703 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nuiqsut Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nuiqsut Airport?

The ICAO code for Nuiqsut Airport is PAQT, and its IATA code is NUI.

Where is Nuiqsut Airport located?

Nuiqsut Airport is medium airport located in Nuiqsut, United States, at an elevation of 38 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Nuiqsut Airport have?

Nuiqsut Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,343 ft / 1,324 m.

Which airlines fly to Nuiqsut Airport?

Airlines historically serving Nuiqsut Airport include Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nuiqsut Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Nuiqsut Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nuiqsut Airport in?

Nuiqsut Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nuiqsut Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nuiqsut Airport is approximately 13.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nuiqsut Airport?

The nearest airport to Nuiqsut Airport is Alpine Airstrip (PALP), about 8.2 nm to the n, followed by CD-3 Airstrip and Willow ConocoPhillips Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Nuiqsut Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.