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ATK Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport
Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport (IATA: ATK, ICAO:PATQ) is located in the the city of Atqasuk, United states.

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IATA Code

ATK

ICAO Code

PATQ

Name

Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Atqasuk

Latitude

70.4673004

Longitude

-157.4360046

Time Zone

UTC−09:00

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Airport Overview

Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport（ATK） is a remote community airport serving Atqasuk in Alaska’s North Slope region. The airport is positioned for essential passenger, community-supply and small-scale air-cargo movements rather than as an international gateway or consolidated freight hub. Its location at approximately 70.4673°N, 157.4360°W and the UTC−09:00 time zone make weather, daylight, aircraft availability and onward connections important planning variables. For international shipments, our service team normally evaluates an upstream gateway, domestic feeder sector and final local delivery together. Airport acceptance, aircraft payload, handling arrangements and consignee access must be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

Airport name	Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport
Location	Atqasuk, Alaska, United States
IATA / ICAO	ATK / PATQ
Coordinates	70.4673004, -157.4360046
Time zone	UTC−09:00
Logistics classification	Remote regional community airport; not presented as a customs, bonded or international cargo hub

Key Highlights

Best suited to essential supplies, compact commercial consignments and community-serving freight rather than high-volume palletized cargo.
International movements generally require connection through a larger Alaska or U.S. gateway; a direct international uplift should not be assumed.
Remote Arctic operations make weather, payload restrictions, aircraft availability and missed-connection recovery material to the transport plan.
Local cargo acceptance, storage and delivery arrangements should be obtained from the operating carrier or local agent before issuing final booking instructions.
Our service team can compare airport delivery with a larger-gateway solution when shipment size, urgency or regulatory handling exceeds local capability.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility capabilities are operationally dependent and must be reconfirmed for the intended flight and commodity.

Local acceptance

Arrange acceptance through the actual operating carrier or its authorized local representative. Do not assume a permanently staffed freight terminal, public drop-off counter or automated cargo tracking process.

Storage and transfer

Short-term staging may be limited by aircraft schedule, weather and local handling resources. Our team requests confirmation of storage duration, handling hours, pallet access and release procedures.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Dedicated cold-chain rooms, active containers, dry ice replenishment and validated temperature control must not be presumed. Time-critical healthcare or perishable cargo should be routed only after written handling confirmation.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous-goods acceptance is subject to the operating carrier, aircraft type, packaging and local procedures. Batteries, aerosols, fuel-related items and dry ice require pre-approval.

Customs and bonded services

Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport should not be treated as having on-site customs clearance, bonded warehousing or a foreign-trade-zone process unless separately confirmed for the shipment.

Final-mile delivery

Local delivery may depend on community access, consignee availability, weather and carrier-arranged handover. We verify who will collect the freight and where release will occur before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical international planning uses an origin airport, a major U.S. or Alaska gateway, a regional feeder connection and local delivery to Atqasuk. The exact routing depends on the commodity, airline acceptance and available uplift.
Regional schedules may be operated by commuter or specialist carriers, but the responsible carrier, routing and frequency must be confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed from the destination code.
There is no fixed transit-time commitment for this remote destination. Weather holds, payload limitations, irregular operations, aircraft substitution and missed connections can extend the journey.
Our service team provides a confirmed routing and estimated transit window only after checking carrier space, local acceptance, connection protection and consignee collection arrangements.

For urgent freight, request a contingency route through a larger regional gateway and obtain the carrier’s rebooking policy before cargo handover.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The primary service area is Atqasuk and its local community supply chain; the airport is not a conventional distribution gateway for a broad road-connected hinterland.
Commonly relevant shipments may include food and household supplies, general merchandise, maintenance parts, tools, building materials, communications equipment and other essential community cargo.
Oilfield, public-sector, utility and infrastructure-related consignments may require special coordination, but commodity acceptance and aircraft payload must be checked individually.
Oversized, dense or irregularly shaped freight can be difficult to uplift on small regional aircraft. Our team assesses dimensions, actual weight, volume weight and loading access before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Local cut-off times are carrier- and flight-specific and may be materially earlier than scheduled departure. Obtain acceptance confirmation before sending cargo to the airport.
Documents: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee contact details, customs data and any permits required for the commodity.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, firearms-related items, live animals, perishables and temperature-sensitive products require advance screening and written carrier acceptance.
Release and collection: Confirm whether the consignee, local agent or carrier will collect the shipment, and provide a reachable contact for weather disruption, hold notices or document correction.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, value, packing details and required delivery date to our service team before requesting space.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact information; avoid packaging that cannot be safely handled in a remote transfer environment.
For batteries, aerosols, chemicals or dry ice, provide the relevant safety data and declarations before cargo tender. Do not conceal regulated contents under generic descriptions.
For critical shipments, compare direct regional delivery with routing via a larger gateway and arrange a recovery plan for weather or capacity disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr. Memorial Airport handle international customs clearance?

Do not assume on-site customs or bonded processing. Our team normally arranges customs formalities at the applicable gateway and confirms the local delivery or feeder process separately.

Can I book a guaranteed transit time to this airport?

No. Remote Arctic operations are affected by weather, payload, aircraft availability and connection reliability. We provide a carrier-confirmed estimate and identify operational contingencies where available.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft, packaging, route and commodity classification. Submit the complete dangerous-goods information to our service team before tendering cargo.

Is refrigerated storage available for pharmaceuticals or seafood?

Dedicated cold-chain capability must be confirmed for the specific movement. If local temperature control cannot be verified, our team will assess an alternative gateway or service plan.

What is the most important information for a quotation?

Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value, delivery requirement, handling restrictions and consignee contact details. These details determine routing feasibility and carrier acceptance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, supplied name, location, coordinates, city, country and time-zone information are reproduced from the airport data provided for this page. Operational verification should be completed against current aviation and airport records before shipment acceptance.

U.S. aviation regulatory and airport reference information: faa.gov
Alaska transportation and aviation infrastructure information: dot.alaska.gov
North Slope regional government information: north-slope.org

Schedules, carrier acceptance, cut-off times, handling facilities, customs arrangements, weather restrictions and transit estimates are variable operational items. Our service team verifies these points with the responsible carrier or handling party before final booking.