Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (PAKU), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (PAKU), also identified as UUK / UBW, is a private-use airfield serving Kuparuk, Alaska, roughly 334 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field logged 1,716 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 259 of those classified as business aviation. A single paved runway and unattended, PPR-based operations reflect the airport's role in supporting North Slope oil field activity rather than general transient traffic.
Runways
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,551 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport has Jet A available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fairbanks International (PAFA), 334 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport recorded 259 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at PAKU is concentrated most heavily in September, with May, July, and August also seeing higher volumes than the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 45 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport averages 31.0 freeze days in January and 2.4 snow days in October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 56.5°F, and January the coldest, at -9.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and other notes.
Operations are available around the clock, but prior permission is required before landing.
Navaids, lighting, and surface movement are controlled around the clock by ATAC personnel. Operations are not available without ATAC personnel present.
Check NOTAMs for airport operational status.
All arrivals should report 10 miles final on CTAF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport has three airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Deadhorse (PASC), 24.38 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at PAKU
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at PAKU (Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport)?
Jet A fuel is available at PAKU, also known as Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport. The airport has no other fuel grades on the field. Because the facility is unattended, dispatchers should plan fuel arrangements in advance rather than expecting on-demand service. There is no towered air traffic control at this location.
Does Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport have customs available on site?
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at PAFA, located approximately 333.5 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance near Kuparuk, Alaska need to route through that location instead. This distance should factor into any international trip planning involving PAKU.
What is the runway configuration at PAKU?
PAKU, Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport, has a single paved runway, 06/24, measuring 6,551 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field. The length and surface support a range of business aviation aircraft operating into this private-use airport in Kuparuk, Alaska.
How is aircraft access controlled at Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport?
Access at Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport is restricted to periods when ATAC personnel are present, since navaids, lighting, and surface movement control are only staffed by that personnel around the clock. Operations are not available without ATAC personnel on site, and prior permission is required before landing. This is a private-use facility, so coordination ahead of arrival is necessary.