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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Napakiak"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Charter flights and general aviation only - no scheduled commercial airlines"
  ],
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "30 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Napakiak",
  "code": "WNA",
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  "connection_tips": "Napakiak Airport serves as an essential transportation link for this remote Alaskan village in the Bethel Census Area, operating with a 3,248-foot gravel runway. The airport operates at 24 feet elevation in subarctic conditions with extreme seasonal temperature variations from -40\u00b0F in winter to 80\u00b0F in summer. The state-owned facility handles charter flights and general aviation, with no scheduled commercial service. Permafrost affects runway stability, with seasonal frost heaves creating uneven surfaces requiring constant maintenance. Ground transportation to the village typically involves boardwalks, with boat or snowmachine access across the Kuskokwim River depending on season. The village maintains traditional cultural practices, and visitors should respect local customs and protocols.\n\nThe airport features medium intensity runway lighting and runway end identifier lights activated via radio. Subsistence hunting and fishing schedules often dictate charter flight demand, particularly during salmon runs and waterfowl migrations. Pilots should be aware that runway conditions are not monitored, requiring visual inspection before use, and surface ruts exist on the south side of the ramp. Emergency medical evacuations typically route through Bethel or Anchorage, requiring weather minimums for safe operations. The facility coordinates with Anchorage ARTCC for air traffic control services.\n\nFlight planning should account for frequent weather delays and the unreliable windsock. No commercial fuel services exist, requiring pre-positioned fuel for multi-day operations or return flights to Bethel for refueling. Emergency services and medical evacuation capabilities serve the surrounding region year-round. Weather conditions significantly impact operations, particularly during winter months when runway conditions may vary due to snow and ice. The Yup'ik Eskimo community of approximately 400 residents relies entirely on air transport during spring breakup and fall freeze-up when river travel becomes impossible.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Napakiak village movement is mostly on boardwalks above wet delta ground.",
    "Call ahead for a boat or snowmachine ride and expect weather delays on the Kuskokwim.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=60.6903,-161.979004",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
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  "iataCode": "WNA",
  "icao": "PANA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 60.6903,
  "layover_planner_info": "Amenities are basic; plan ahead for meals and rest.",
  "longitude": -161.979004,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 90,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_international_to_international": 75,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.",
  "name": "Napakiak Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "JFK",
      "name": "John F. Kennedy International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PKA",
      "name": "Napaskiak Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Napakiak Airport is a Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta village airport serving a roadless Yup'ik community on the Kuskokwim system. Public aerodrome data lists PANA as a small airport at very low elevation with airline service, and Alaska transportation work in Napakiak underscores the same reality on the ground: local movement depends on boardwalks, river access, and aircraft rather than on a highway network.\n\nThat makes the airport more than a convenience. It is the community's dependable access point for mail, medical travel, groceries, school and government trips, and charter movement during the seasons when river conditions complicate boat travel.\n\nWNA should therefore be read as a true Alaska village lifeline airport, with gravel-strip function and everyday importance that are much more relevant than any discussion of terminal amenities.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=60.6903,-161.979004"
}