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Point Hope, Alaska

Point Hope is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 674, down from 757 in 2000.

Type TownPopulation 674

Why go

  • City in Alaska, United States.
  • Served by Point Hope Airport (PHO).

History

Point Hope is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 674, down from 757 in 2000. In the 2020 Census, the population rose to 830.

Airports

Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (LUR) 40 mi to the centre
Cape Lisburne, 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. ✈ 1 airline (Bering Air) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Kotzebue (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Bering Air 8E (CNC) Β· 1 route: Kotzebue

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
Point Hope Airport (PHO) 1.6 mi to the centre
Point Hope, 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. ✈ 2 airlines (Bering Air, Era Alaska) Β· direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Kotzebue, Cape Lisburne, Point Lay (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 3 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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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 Point Hope Airport (PHO); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PHO has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Kotzebue, Cape Lisburne, Point Lay).

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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