Bethel Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Bethel, United States. Its IATA code is BET and its ICAO code is PABE. The airport lies at an elevation of 126 ft (38 m) above sea level. It has 3 runway(s); the longest is 01L/19R, 6,400 ft (1,951 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BET
- ICAO code
- PABE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 126 ft (38 m)
- Coordinates
- 60.7798, -161.8380
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 6,400 ft · 1,951 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 4,000 ft · 1,219 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 12/30 | 1,858 ft · 566 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bethel Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PKA Napaskiak Airport | Napaskiak, United States | 9 km · 6 mi |
| WNA Napakiak Airport | Napakiak, United States | 13 km · 8 mi |
| KWT Kwethluk Airport | Kwethluk, United States | 21 km · 13 mi |
| KKI Akiachak Airport | Akiachak, United States | 24 km · 15 mi |
| ATT Atmautluak Airport | Atmautluak, United States | 25 km · 16 mi |
| NUP Nunapitchuk Airport | Nunapitchuk, United States | 36 km · 22 mi |
| AKI Akiak Airport | Akiak, United States | 36 km · 22 mi |
| KUK Kasigluk Airport | Kasigluk, United States | 39 km · 24 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BET. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,293 | 2,668 | 2,318 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,926 | 3,061 | 2,660 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,774 | 3,588 | 3,118 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,058 | 3,764 | 3,271 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,128 | 3,808 | 3,309 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,664 | 4,141 | 3,598 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,423 | 4,613 | 4,008 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,664 | 4,762 | 4,138 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,727 | 4,801 | 4,172 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,627 | 5,360 | 4,658 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,751 | 5,438 | 4,725 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,876 | 6,137 | 5,333 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,103 | 6,277 | 5,455 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,363 | 7,060 | 6,135 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,634 | 8,472 | 7,362 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,088 | 9,997 | 8,687 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.800 |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 125.200 |
| CTAF | CTAF/BETHEL WX | 118.700 |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.650 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| MISC | TWEB | 114.100 |
| OPS | NG OPS | 124.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bethel Airport?
The IATA code of Bethel Airport is BET and its ICAO code is PABE.
Where is Bethel Airport located?
Bethel Airport is in Bethel, Alaska, United States, at 60.7798, -161.8380.
What time zone is Bethel Airport in?
Bethel Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bethel Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01L/19R, 6,400 ft (1,951 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bethel Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Napaskiak Airport (PKA), about 9 km (6 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.