Why go
- City in Alaska, United States.
- Served by Tyonek Airport (TYE).
History
Kenai is a city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. By road, it is 158 miles southwest of Anchorage. The population was 7,424 as of the 2020 census, up from 7,100 in 2010, the seventh-most populated city in the state.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Aero Flight GV (BEC) · 1 route: Anchorage
- Alaska Airlines AS (BE1, DH8) · 1 route: Anchorage*
- Era Alaska 7H (BE1, DH8) · 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.
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 Tyonek Airport (TYE); 67 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ENA has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Anchorage).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kenai, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.