Located near the tip of the Point Hope peninsula and on the sea coast of Chukchi, the city of Point Hope is identified by a large gravel spit that forms the western-most extension of the northwest coast of Alaska. The most important means to reach the place is by Flights to Point Hope that land at the Point Hope Airport.
Point Hope Airport according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airport Point Hope has been coded as PAPO. On the other hand the International Air Transport Association (IATA) codes the airport as PHO.
The significant features of the Point Hope Airport, Alaska can be listed as follows:
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The airport is open for civilians
The runway of the airport is paved and measures 4000 feet in length
Point Hope Airport provides customs service, for which, prior notification is necessary
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There is an officially published instrument approach (known as Instrument Flight Rules or IFR) procedure for the airport, which indicates that Point Hope Airport makes all the necessary arrangements for flights to take-off from or land during harsh weather of inadequate light
The average maximum and minimum temperatures recorded at the airport are 0 degrees and -8 degrees Celsius respectively
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The Point Hope Airport in Alaska, USA also provides additional facilities and services to the visitors which include:
- Toilets
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Information Desk
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- Security
- Reserved Car Park
- Telephone and Internet Facilities
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Point Hope was at first discovered by the Russians in the 18th century. The Cape at Point Hope was officially named by Captain Beechey on 2nd August, 1826. According to the census estimate made in the year 2000, Point Hope had a population of 757. The city spreads over an area of 16.6 square kilometers. Thus the airport at Point Hope is a gateway of the city for the world.
www.flightshotelstours.com provides detailed, online information on Point Hope Airport, as well as on Flights to Point Hope and Flights to Alaska.
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