Aviation in Alaska Video
Series
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
(DOT&PF) is currently producing a series of short videos that
highlight the complexity and critical importance of Alaska's rural
airport system. Each video will focus on a different aspect- from
the lifesaving role of medevac operations to the requirements of
FAA Part 139 certification, to ARFF emergency response, the role of
rural airport contractors, and the essential leadership of airport
managers across the state. Together, these stories will illustrate
how Alaska's aviation network functions as a lifeline for all who
call Alaska home, and many who visit.
Video 1: Medevacs
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This video explores how medevac flights connect rural Alaska to
critical medical care, highlighting the pilots, crews, and airport
staff who make it all possible-often in extreme conditions.
Alaska's airports play a critical role in these emergencies,
providing the infrastructure and access needed when every second
counts. |
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Image: Coming Soon.
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Link to Fact Sheet (Coming Soon) |
Video 2: Rural Airport Contractors
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This video highlights the essential role of rural airport
contractors-local residents who serve as an extension of DOT&PF
staff in Alaska's most remote communities. Working in extreme
conditions with limited resources, they keep airports safe and
operational, ensuring year-round access and connection. |
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Image: Coming Soon.
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Link to Fact Sheet (Coming Soon) |
Video 3: What is a Part 139?
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This video dives into the high-stakes world of Alaska's Part
139 airports-where meeting strict federal safety standards is a
daily commitment. These certificated airports, operated largely by
DOT&PF, are vital lifelines that keep communities functioning
and goods and people moving across the state. |
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Image: Coming Soon.
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Link to Fact Sheet (Coming Soon) |