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Dillingham, Alaska

Dillingham, also known as Curyung, is a city in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, United States. Incorporated in 1963, it is an important commercial fishing port on Nushagak Bay.

Type CityPopulation 2,249

Why go

  • Town in Alaska.
  • Served by Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK).

History

Dillingham, also known as Curyung, is a city in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, United States. Incorporated in 1963, it is an important commercial fishing port on Nushagak Bay. As per the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,249, down from 2,329 in 2010.

Airports

Dillingham Airport (DLG) 1.6 mi to the centre
Dillingham, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aero Flight, Alaska Airlines, Peninsula Airways) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Anchorage, King Salmon (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Aero Flight GV (BEC) Β· 1 route: King Salmon
  • Alaska Airlines AS (Saab 340) Β· 1 route: Anchorage*
  • Peninsula Airways KS (Saab 340) Β· 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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK) 18 mi to the centre
Aleknagik, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Clarks Point Airport (CLP) 14 mi to the centre
Clarks Point, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ekuk Airport (KKU) 16 mi to the centre
Ekuk, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Manokotak Airport (KMO) 17 mi to the centre
Manokotak, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Portage Creek Airport (PCA) 28 mi to the centre
Portage Creek, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dillingham, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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