Ouzinkie Airport - KOZ Ouzinkie
The Ouzinkie Airport is located in Ouzinkie, Alaska. It is a public airport owned and operated by the State of Alaska, and it serves the state’s central region. It resides 100 feet above sea level, and views of the Kodiak Island Borough’s Spruce Island welcome guests upon landing. It has an IATA airport code of KOZ, and a new airstrip was constructed in 2010 after a multi-million revamp. The KOZ Ouzinkie Airport has seen rapid growth in recent years, and has welcomed a total of 2008 enplanements in 2010.
Best Time to Visit
The Ouzinkie Airport is a general aviation hub. The KOZ Ouzinkie airport has a gravel runway 2,085 meters in length, which caters to more than 40 operations and landings per month. The two domestic airlines that serve the airport include Servant Air and Island Air Service. These two brings passengers to and from the cities of Port Lions and Kodiak.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Ouzinki Airport is located on the northeastern tip of the island. Some of the available accommodations in this remote island are located within 7 miles from the airport. Travelers need to plan their trips in advance to prepare for the journey. Options include The Nest at Fog Island Retreat, The Cache at Fog Island Retreat, and the Best Western Kodiak inn and Convention Center, which all offer homey accommodations.
Travelers from nearby states can also consider the Kodiak Municipal Airport, located within two miles from Kodiak Island's central business district. Its IATA airport code is KDK.
