There are three improved airstrips in Wrangell-St. Elias. One, located at McCarthy, is maintained by the State of Alaska. The other two, at Chisana and May Creek, are maintained by the park. Public airport facilities are also located near the park at Gulkana and Chitina.

There are unimproved strips, requiring requisite pilot skill, at numerous locations throughout the park, many adjacent to public use cabins. It’s best to contact the park Operations Center and Hangar at (907) 822-7425 for detailed information on specific landing areas. 

Click Here for information on specific public airstrips in the park.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Backcountry Airstrips and Cabins Posters

30x33" poster sized publication highlighting the park's most accessible and popular backcountry airstrips and public-use cabins, including McCarthy, May Creek, Chisana, Glacier Creek, Jake's Bar, and Peavine Bar. Helpful information on the airstrips and many photographs.

Click Here for the poster (PDF format, 2.8 MB).

Click Here for map of all backcountry cabins & airstrips (PDF, 2.5 MB).