Air travel provides essential access to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, one of the most remote and pristine wilderness areas in the United States. Scheduled and chartered flights transport visitors to small airstrips within or near the park’s boundaries, enabling exploration of its vast, roadless terrain.
Reaching this protected area by air offers significant advantages, facilitating exploration of otherwise inaccessible landscapes and wildlife viewing opportunities. This mode of transport contributes to the preservation of the park’s fragile ecosystem by minimizing the impact of ground transportation. Historically, air travel has played a crucial role in connecting this remote region with the outside world, supporting research, conservation efforts, and tourism.
