Cheap Flights to Central Airport

Traveling to Alaska’s remote Interior? Discover flights to Central Airport (CEM), a small but essential air link for one of the state’s most isolated communities.

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About Central Airport (CEM)

Central Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located in Central, Alaska, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. Commercial service at the airport is subsidized by the federal Essential Air Service program, reflecting the very small population and remote location of the community it serves.

Airport code

CEM (ICAO: PACE)

Location

Central, Alaska, United States

Airlines serving CEM

Warbelow’s Air Ventures

Popular Routes to and from Central

Warbelow’s Air Ventures operates the airport’s essential air service, connecting Central to Fairbanks.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Domestic

Fairbanks

Onward Connections

Available via Fairbanks to the wider Alaska air network

Best Time to Book Flights to Central

Booking well in advance is recommended given the airport’s very limited flight frequency and use of small aircraft. Weather in Interior Alaska can also affect scheduling, so building in flexibility is wise.

About Central, Alaska

Central is a small, remote community in Alaska’s Interior with deep historical ties to gold mining. The town serves as a gateway to the nearby Circle Hot Springs area, a popular draw for visitors seeking a soak in natural hot springs amid Alaska’s wilderness.

Things to Know When Flying Into Central

Central Airport has a single gravel and dirt runway, reflecting its remote, small-scale operations.
The airport operates from sunset to sunrise and supports both air taxi and general aviation traffic.
There are no international flights from Central; all air service connects through Fairbanks.
Nearby Circle Hot Springs Airport offers an alternative for travelers exploring the immediate region.

FAQs — Flights to Central Airport

Warbelow's Air Ventures is the primary carrier serving Central Airport, with Fairbanks, Alaska as the top destination, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.

No, Central Airport has a single gravel and dirt runway, reflecting its remote location and small scale of operations.

Central Airport handles a very small number of passengers each year, with historical figures in the range of 13 to 47 annual boardings, reflecting the tiny size of the community it serves.

Central Airport is located in Central, Alaska, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, and is owned by the State of Alaska.

Booking well in advance is recommended given the airport's very limited flight frequency and small aircraft.

Central is a small, remote community in Alaska's Interior, historically tied to gold mining and known today for its access to the Circle Hot Springs area.

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