Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL).
History
Bethel is a city in the U.S. state of Alaska, located on the Kuskokwim River approximately 50 miles (80 km) from where the river flows into Kuskokwim Bay. It is the largest community in western Alaska and in the Unorganized Borough, as well as the eighth-largest in the state. Bethel has a population of 6,325 as of the 2020 census, up from 6,080 in 2010.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 22 direct destinations
- Era Alaska 7H (CNA, CNC, DH8) · 17 routes: Anchorage, Chefornak*, Chevak*, Eek*, Hooper Bay*, Kalskag*, Kasigluk*, Kongiganak*, Kwethluk*, Kwigillingok*, Marshall*, Nightmute*, PQS*, Quinhagak*, TLT*, Toksook Bay*, WTL*
- Airbus France 4Y (CNA) · 10 routes: ATT, Eek, GNU, Kipnuk, Kwethluk, Marshall, Napakiak, Nightmute, Quinhagak, WTL
- Aero Flight GV (BEC) · 1 route: Emmonak
- Alaska Airlines AS (734, 73Q) · 1 route: Anchorage
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Airbus France 4Y (CNA) · 2 routes: Bethel, Quinhagak
- Era Alaska 7H (CNA) · 1 route: Quinhagak*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tuntutuliak Airport (WTL); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WTL has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Bethel, Kongiganak).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bethel, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.