St Paul Island Airport is a very small single-terminal airport serving St. Paul Island, Alaska. It primarily handles scheduled regional flights (weather- and season-dependent) and general aviation for the island community.
Getting to and From St Paul Island Airport #
Distances on St. Paul Island are short; most passengers walk or use a local vehicle to reach accommodation. There is typically no formal public transit; short taxi or shuttle arrangements are operated locally.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at St Paul Island Airport #
Facilities are minimal: a small waiting area and basic passenger amenities. Expect limited or no food concessions, limited phone/data coverage in places, and no large rental-car operations. Services are often seasonal or limited to daylight hours.
Tips for St Paul Island Airport #
- Flights to St. Paul Island are highly weather-dependent; allow extra time and check flight status for cancellations or delays.
- Expect very limited ground transport - most people walk or use a short local ride; where taxis operate they are small local operators so pre-arrange if possible.
- Bring supplies and any medication you need; on-island options for shopping and dining are limited and may be closed outside normal hours.
Weather & Climate near St Paul Island Airport #
St Paul Island Airport's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (592 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - -1° | -11° | 38 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -6° - -2° | -12° | 32 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -6° - -1° | -11° | 30 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 1° | -8° | 30 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 5° | -3° | 30 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 36 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 5° | 49 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 11° | 7° | 75 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 4° | 71 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 72 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 73 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 1° | -8° | 56 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |