Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) – Kodiak, Alaska’s Gulf of Alaska Gateway
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Kodiak Airport (ADQ) – Kodiak, Alaska, USA
Your comprehensive guide to Kodiak Airport (Felix Rivera Memorial, IATA: ADQ, ICAO: PADQ), serving Kodiak and Kodiak Island.
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Kodiak Airport is located approximately 7 miles west of downtown Kodiak, on the northeast corner of Kodiak Island.
🏢 Terminal Information & Services
Kodiak Airport features a modern terminal with separate areas for airline passengers and general aviation. Facilities include:
- Ticketing & Check-In: Counters for Alaska Airlines and Ravn Alaska in the main lobby.
- Security Checkpoint: TSA screening located beyond the ticketing area for commercial flights.
- Baggage Claim: Ground-level baggage carousels near the curbside pick-up area.
- General Aviation FBO: Kodiak Flight Service – pilot lounge, flight planning area, restrooms, and rental car desks.
- Dining & Retail:
- Harborside Café – casual dining featuring Alaskan seafood and pub fare.
- Smokejumper Gift Shop – Alaska-themed souvenirs, books, and travel essentials.
- Free Wi-Fi & Charging Stations: Available throughout the terminal seating areas and gate lounges.
- Family Facilities: Family restrooms and a small children’s play corner near the seating area.
- Pet Relief Areas: Outdoor pet relief spots located adjacent to the general aviation ramp.
✈️ Runway & Aircraft Services
- Runway 7/25: 6,701 ft × 150 ft, asphalt surface – accommodates regional jets and turboprops.
- Runway 17/35: 4,000 ft × 75 ft, gravel surface – used primarily by smaller general aviation aircraft.
- General Aviation Apron: Ramp parking and tie-down spaces available; transient aircraft must coordinate with Kodiak Flight Service.
- Fuel Services: Avgas and Jet A available 24/7 via self-serve pumps. Full-service fueling by Kodiak Flight Service during operating hours.
- Aircraft Maintenance: Basic line maintenance and minor repairs provided by Kodiak Aero Service and local FBO technicians.
- Snow Removal: Dedicated snow removal operations ensure year-round runway availability.
🚗 Ground Transportation
- Rental Cars: Major rental car agencies (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz) operate desks inside the FBO lobby—follow signage to the rental area.
- Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi stand is located curbside outside the terminal. Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) are limited; local taxi service (Kodiak Yellow Cab) is the primary option.
- Shuttle Services: Several Kodiak lodges offer complimentary or paid shuttle service—contact your accommodation in advance to arrange pick-up.
- Public Transit: Island Connector Bus provides scheduled routes between the airport, downtown Kodiak, and surrounding communities—check schedules at kodiakpublictransit.org.
- Ferry & Boat Charters: Water taxi services are available from nearby docks for access to remote lodges and fishing lodges—coordinate directly with local operators.
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📞 Contact & Official Information
Kodiak Airport is owned by the State of Alaska DOT&PF – Central Region and operated by Kodiak Island Borough. The primary FBO is Kodiak Flight Service.
- Official Site: dot.alaska.gov/kodiakairport
- Phone (Airport Administration): +1 907-486-5323
- Phone (FBO – Kodiak Flight Service): +1 907-486-5915
- Address: 260 Sea Hawk Avenue, Kodiak, AK 99615, USA