Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport

Quartz Creek, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

5QC

IATA

Elevation

416 ft

Region

US-AK

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: 5QC

Local Code: 5QC

Location: 65.405899° N, -164.656006° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews for Quartz Creek / Kougarok Airport (5QC) reveal an airstrip primarily serving as a remote access point rather than a conventional commercial airport. Overall sentiment leans towards its utility for reaching isolated areas, with satisfaction tied to its functional role for bush pilots, miners, and wildlife surveyors. Standard airport amenities and passenger services are virtually nonexistent.

What Travelers Love

Gateway to the Wilderness: The airport serves as a critical jumping-off spot for accessing remote mining claims, Serpentine Hot Springs, and areas beyond the road system.
Wildlife Survey Staging: It's a key staging area for Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) wildlife surveys.
Scenic Access Road: The Nome-Taylor Highway (Kougarok Road) leading to the airport is considered a scenic, well-maintained gravel road, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and historical exploration.
Bush Plane Activity: Some visitors to nearby campgrounds find the sight of bush planes arriving and departing "not loud and kind of neat."

Common Complaints

Lack of Facilities and Amenities: The airport is consistently described as unattended, with no services available (including fuel, airframe/engine repair, or oxygen). There is no terminal building in the traditional sense.
Poor Runway Condition: The gravel/dirt runway is often noted as not maintained, featuring "washouts," "humps and dips with rocks to 4 inches," and "loose gravel and rocks up to 7 inches in diameter." Pilots are advised to conduct a visual inspection prior to landing.
Limited Visibility on Runway: There is no line of sight between the ends of the runway.
Faded Markings: Threshold panels are broken and faded, and runway edges are marked by orange cones.
No Instrument Procedures: The airport lacks published instrument procedures.
Limited Ground Transportation: While accessible by the Kougarok Road, further travel beyond the road system from this point is typically by small aircraft, ATV, or on foot.

Quartz Creek / Kougarok Airport (5QC) is a highly rudimentary airstrip, best suited for experienced pilots and those seeking access to remote Alaskan wilderness. Travelers should expect minimal to no facilities or services, and be prepared for challenging runway conditions. It functions effectively as a base for specific remote activities rather than a typical passenger airport.

Last updated: 64 days ago

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Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`12/30`	2960 ft	64 ft	GRVL-G	Active

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