Drive time to Nuiqsut Airport (NUI)

Nuiqsut Airport (NUI / PAQT) is a medium-sized airport serving Nuiqsut, Alaska. It sits 38 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 4,343 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is SCC (Deadhorse Airport), 59 miles east.

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Distance
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by road
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near NUI

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

NUI at a glance

IATA code
NUI
ICAO code
PAQT
FAA code
AQT
Serving
Nuiqsut, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
38 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
4,343 ft
Coordinates
70.2100, -151.0060
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from NUI

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from NUI, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like NUI, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

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FAQ

Questions about driving to NUI

How long does it take to drive to NUI?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Nuiqsut Airport.

What is the airport code for Nuiqsut?

Nuiqsut Airport uses the IATA code NUI and the ICAO code PAQT. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 38 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near NUI?

Within 200 miles: SCC (59 mi), AKP (145 mi), ATK (150 mi), BRW (151 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from NUI?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to NUI. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.