Port Heiden Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

PTH

ICAO Code

PAPH

Airport Type

Medium Airport

Class

Unknown

Port Heiden Airport is a small community airport in Alaska serving the Port Heiden area. It primarily supports regional commuter flights, charters and general aviation. The facility is modest with a small passenger terminal adjacent to the runway and apron and does not function as an airline hub.

Getting to and From Port Heiden Airport #

Ground transport options are minimal and typically arranged locally; expect short local transfers by vehicle suited to local conditions.

Rail/metro: None.
Buses: None.
Taxis/Ride‑share: Formal taxi or ride‑share services are generally not available; prearranged pickups are common.
Driving: Local driving conditions vary with season; parking at the airfield is basic.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Port Heiden Airport #

Facilities are basic: a small waiting area and restroom facilities. There are no lounges or significant retail/food services. Wi‑Fi and charging facilities are unlikely. Accessibility and medical services are minimal - passengers needing assistance should coordinate with carriers and local services in advance.

Tips for Port Heiden Airport #

Weather can be unpredictable. Coastal Alaska airports often face weather‑related delays; monitor flight status closely.
Arrange transport ahead. Ground transport from Port Heiden is limited and often arranged through local contacts.
Bring supplies. Terminal services are minimal; pack water, snacks and necessary medications.

Weather & Climate near Port Heiden Airport #

Climate

Port Heiden Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 15°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 15 Good

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

22°

Warmest Month

-25°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-8° – -1°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-8° – -1°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – 1°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

27 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 12°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 12°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 7°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 2°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – 0°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.7h daylight