Yakutat Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YAK
ICAO Code
PAYA
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Yakutat Airport is a small regional airport serving Yakutat, Alaska. The facility is compact and primarily handles scheduled domestic and general aviation flights; the terminal layout is straightforward and close to the airfield.

Yakutat Airport
Elevation: 10 m
59.5087, -139.6604

Getting to and From Yakutat Airport #

Main options: Short drive from the terminal to town (typically under 15 minutes). Ground transport is usually by local taxi, pre-arranged shuttle or private car; public transit is limited or nonexistent.

  • Taxi / shuttle: Local taxi services or hotel shuttles are the common way into town; availability can be limited in off-hours.
  • Car rental / driving: Rental cars may be limited-book in advance if required.
  • Ride-share: Major ride‑share apps are generally not available in remote Alaskan communities.
  • Boat / seaplane connections: Some coastal communities use water-based transport, but check schedules and operators locally.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Yakutat Airport #

Facilities are basic: small waiting area, restrooms and limited concessions. Expect minimal shopping and food options; bring essentials with you. Wi‑Fi, charging points and full-service lounges are unlikely-confirm specific needs with your carrier or ground operator.

Tips for Yakutat Airport #

  • Weather frequently affects flight operations-monitor your airline and expect possible reroutes or cancellations.
  • There may be no ride‑share service; pre-book a taxi or confirm hotel transfers in advance.
  • Bring layers and waterproof gear-coastal Alaskan weather changes fast and ground delays can be chilly.
  • On small regional flights baggage allowances can be tighter-check limits before packing.

Weather & Climate near Yakutat Airport #

Climate

Yakutat Airport's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (3882 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 16 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Heavy rain (312 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

23 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

312 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

25 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

263 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

285 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

261 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (236 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

236 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (314 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

314 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (510 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

510 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (582 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

582 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Heavy rain (375 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

23 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

375 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (386 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

23 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

386 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight