Five Mile Airport

Not applicable, as the airport is not permanently closed. The misclassification in some sources stems from its status as a Private Use, Prior-Permission Required (PPR) airfield. Access is strictly controlled by its owner, the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, which is often interpreted by public data aggregators as being 'closed'.

The airport, officially named Fivemile Airport (FAA: FVL), is an active, private-use facility. It is owned and operated by the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Its primary purpose is to support the ongoing maintenance, security, and operations of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. The adjacent camp is maintained as a pipeline maintenance station. The airport features a single gravel runway (15/33) measuring approximately 4,600 by 100 feet.

The airport was constructed in the mid-1970s as a vital logistical component of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) construction project. It served the adjacent 'Five Mile Camp,' a large, temporary construction camp that housed thousands of workers. In the remote and rugged environment of northern Alaska, the airstrip was critical for transporting personnel, essential supplies, and providing emergency medical evacuation services. It was one of several similar airfields built along the pipeline's route to support the massive construction effort.

The concept of 'reopening' is not applicable as the airport is currently operational for its intended private purpose. There are no known plans or prospects to open the airport for public use. Its function is tied directly to the operational needs of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, and access will likely remain restricted indefinitely.