Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)
Medium airport · Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Nuiqsut Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAQT |
| IATA | NUI |
| Elevation | 38 ft (12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°12'36" W 151°0'22" 70.21000, -151.00600 |
| Location | Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,343 ft (1324 m) | 90 ft | GVL | Yes |
Nuiqsut Airport at a glance
Nuiqsut Airport is a medium airport in Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as NUI. The field elevation of 38 ft (12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAQT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 4,343 ft (1324 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAQT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Nuiqsut Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deadhorse Airport | PASC | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Anaktuvuk Pass Airport | PAKP | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport | PATQ | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport | PABR | 243 km (131 NM) |
| Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport | PABA | 280 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nuiqsut Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 38 ft field elevation of Nuiqsut Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Nuiqsut Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nuiqsut Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nuiqsut Airport is PAQT, and its IATA code is NUI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nuiqsut Airport above sea level?
Nuiqsut Airport sits at an elevation of 38 feet (12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nuiqsut Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.2100, -151.0060 — in Nuiqsut, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deadhorse Airport, about 96 km away.
Does PAQT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAQT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Nuiqsut Airport?
Nuiqsut Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,343 ft (1324 m) with a GVL surface.