Nuiqsut Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nuiqsut, United States. Its IATA code is NUI and its ICAO code is PAQT. The airport lies at an elevation of 38 ft (12 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 4,343 ft (1,324 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NUI
- ICAO code
- PAQT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 38 ft (12 m)
- Coordinates
- 70.2100, -151.0060
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,343 ft · 1,324 m | 90 ft · 27 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nuiqsut Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SCC Deadhorse Airport | Deadhorse, United States | 96 km · 60 mi |
| AKP Anaktuvuk Pass Airport | Anaktuvuk Pass, United States | 233 km · 145 mi |
| BTT Bettles Airport | Bettles, United States | 367 km · 228 mi |
| VEE Venetie Airport | Venetie, United States | 402 km · 250 mi |
| AET Allakaket Airport | Allakaket, United States | 412 km · 256 mi |
| WBQ Beaver Airport | Beaver, United States | 453 km · 281 mi |
| SVS Stevens Village Airport | Stevens Village, United States | 473 km · 294 mi |
| HUS Hughes Airport | Hughes, United States | 483 km · 300 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NUI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,488 | 2,788 | 2,423 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,333 | 3,314 | 2,880 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,543 | 3,444 | 2,993 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,639 | 3,504 | 3,045 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,948 | 3,696 | 3,212 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,279 | 3,901 | 3,390 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,544 | 4,066 | 3,533 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,588 | 4,093 | 3,557 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,598 | 4,100 | 3,563 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,619 | 4,734 | 4,114 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,390 | 5,213 | 4,530 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,196 | 5,714 | 4,965 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,425 | 6,478 | 5,629 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,462 | 7,744 | 6,729 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,997 | 8,076 | 7,018 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,115 | 9,392 | 8,161 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.400 |
| ASOS | ASOS | 122.500 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.800 |
| FSS | DEADHORSE RDO | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nuiqsut Airport?
The IATA code of Nuiqsut Airport is NUI and its ICAO code is PAQT.
Where is Nuiqsut Airport located?
Nuiqsut Airport is in Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States, at 70.2100, -151.0060.
What time zone is Nuiqsut Airport in?
Nuiqsut 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 Nuiqsut Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 4,343 ft (1,324 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nuiqsut Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Deadhorse Airport (SCC), about 96 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.