Bettles Airport

Bettles Airport (BTT/PABT) is a small general aviation and bush airport serving the remote community of Bettles, Alaska, located above the Arctic Circle in the interior of the state. It serves as a critical access point for the surrounding region, including Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, one of the most remote national parks in the United States. The airport is owned by the State of Alaska and operates year-round, providing essential air service for residents, hunters, anglers, hikers, and wilderness explorers. Due to Bettles' extreme remoteness, air travel is the primary means of accessing the community, as no roads connect it to the broader Alaska highway system. Bush planes and charter operators dominate traffic at the airport, supporting subsistence activities, tourism, and supply runs for the surrounding villages and wilderness lodges. The airport features a gravel and asphalt runway capable of handling small to medium turboprop aircraft.