Nuiqsut Airport (NUI): Codes, Runways & Location
Nuiqsut Airport (IATA: NUI · ICAO: PAQT) is a medium-sized airport serving Nuiqsut, United States. It lies at 70.2100° N, 151.0060° W, 38 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nuiqsut Airport
Nuiqsut Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nuiqsut in United States. It is identified by the IATA code NUI and the ICAO code PAQT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nuiqsut Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1324 m (4343 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 38 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) about 55 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,324 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nuiqsut Airport
Where is Nuiqsut Airport located?
Nuiqsut Airport is located in Nuiqsut, United States. Its coordinates are 70.2100° N, 151.0060° W.
What is the airport code for Nuiqsut Airport?
Nuiqsut Airport has an IATA code of NUI and an ICAO code of PAQT.
How long is the runway at Nuiqsut Airport?
Nuiqsut Airport's longest runway is about 1324 m (4343 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Nuiqsut Airport have?
Nuiqsut Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Nuiqsut Airport a major airport?
Nuiqsut Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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