Telida Airport (TLF)

Telida Airport is a public-use general aviation facility located in Telida, within the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of interior Alaska, operating under IATA code TLF and FAA identifier 2K5. This small remote airport serves as a vital transportation link for one of Alaska's most isolated communities, where aviation provides the primary means of access year-round. The airport represents a crucial component of Alaska's extensive rural aviation network, serving a community that depends entirely on aircraft for essential services including mail delivery, medical transportation, and supply logistics. The airport is situated at an elevation of 650 feet above mean sea level, featuring a single runway designated 2/20 with a natural surface composition of turf and dirt. The runway measures 1,900 feet in length by 40 feet in width, designed and maintained to accommodate small general aviation aircraft and bush planes typical of Alaska's remote aviation operations. The natural surface runway is well-suited to the local environment and provides reliable operations despite challenging weather conditions common to interior Alaska. Terminal facilities at Telida Airport are deliberately minimal, reflecting the airport's role as a remote access point rather than a commercial passenger facility. The airport lacks traditional terminal amenities such as passenger lounges, retail services, or dining facilities, instead focusing on essential operational requirements for bush aviation. Basic shelter and communication equipment support flight operations, with pilots relying on radio communication and visual flight rules for safe operations. The airport serves as an essential lifeline for the Telida community, facilitating emergency medical evacuations, supply deliveries, and seasonal transportation for residents and visitors. Aircraft operations typically include small single and twin-engine planes capable of landing on the natural surface runway. As categorized in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011-2015, the facility functions primarily as a general aviation airport supporting the broader network of 235 airports maintained by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to serve the state's 402 aviation-dependent communities.