Hooper Bay Airport

Overview

Hooper Bay Airport is a small airport serving Hooper Bay, a remote community in western Alaska, United States. Identified by IATA code HPB and ICAO code PAHP, it plays an important role in local access where air travel is often one of the most practical ways to reach other parts of the region. For visitors, this is less a large hub and more a straightforward community airfield, so the experience is usually simple, functional, and closely tied to local weather and operating conditions.

Key facts

• Airport codes: HPB (IATA) and PAHP (ICAO)
• Airport type: small airport serving Hooper Bay
• Elevation: 13 ft (4 m) above sea level
• Runway: 13/31, 3,300 ft long, asphalt surface
• Runway lighting: lighted for improved visibility in low light
• Time zone: America/Nome

What travelers should know

The airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, designated 13/31, is 3,300 feet long, which suits the smaller aircraft typically used for regional service. Because Hooper Bay is in the America/Nome time zone, travelers should double-check departure times carefully, especially when connecting through other Alaskan communities. Conditions can change quickly in this part of Alaska, so it is wise to allow extra flexibility, confirm flight details before heading to the airport, and pack with the local climate in mind. The airport’s small scale can make arrivals and departures more direct, but services on site may be limited compared with larger airports.