Kivalina

Bering Air operates regular flights to and from the village of Kivalina.

Population: 290

Location: On a barrier beach between the Chukchi Sea and Kivalina Lagoon, 90 miles north of Kotzebue. Closest village to Red Dog Port.

Climate: Long cold winters and cool summers. The Chukchi Sea is frozen from November through June. Annual precipitation is about 8 inches, with about 55 inches of snow.

Visitor Facilities: No hotel, restaurant, or banking services. There is a Laundromat available. The Kivalina Native Store sells groceries and supplies. The only Whaling Community in the Northwest Arctic Region.

Contact: City of Kivalina, P.O. Box 50079, Kivalina, AK 99750. (907)645-2137

Village Agent: Qatuk Wesley 907-328-9057

For reservations, call 1-800-478-3943 or (907)442-3943