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
β 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.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons Β· See source page
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 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.