Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport – ADQ Kodiak
Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport is a public military located seven kilometers from Kodiak’s central business region, Kodiak in Alaska. It is a state own airport and being operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The airport has an IATA ADQ code that was name after the Alaska flag designer, Benny Benson. Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport was part of 2011-2015 National Plan of Integrated Airport System and classified it as primary commercial serviced airport.
Best Time to Visit
Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport three asphalt runways that have accommodated more than 40,000 aircraft operations or a daily average of 112 in 2009 based on the records of Federal Aviation Administration. Majority of the airport aircraft operations are air taxi, general aviation and scheduled commercial flights. It also serves as the hub of fifty five aircrafts consisting mainly single engine and military aircrafts. Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport scheduled commercial flights are mainly serviced by Island Air Service.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Approximately 4.4 miles from Kodiak airport is where the Best Western Inn and Convention Center can be located. It is a 3-star straightforward hotel that offers a wide variety of amenities to make any stay a relaxing and comfortable one. This Hotel is also close to multiple of attractions sites in the area. Quality Inn and Shelikof Hotel are also good hotels for a long period stay when in Kodiak.
Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ) and Port Lions Airport (ORI) are two of the closest airports in Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport that also serve the Greater Kodiak Island.