Airport
Drift River Airport (DRF)
Drift River Airport is a private-use airstrip on the western shore of Cook Inlet that supports the Drift River Oil Terminal, about 26 miles west of Kenai, Alaska. Access is restricted to authorized facility flights, with no scheduled public passenger services.
Passengers
Luggage
About Drift River Airport
Drift River Airport (DRF) is a private-use airstrip on the western shore of Cook Inlet in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Activated in June 1966, it supports the Drift River Terminal Facility, an oil storage and loading site operated by Cook Inlet Pipe Line Company, rather than serving scheduled commercial passenger traffic.
The airfield lies about 26 miles west of Kenai, across Cook Inlet, and is identified by the FAA as 3AK5. It has a single gravel runway, 5/23, measuring 4,100 by 150 feet with medium-intensity edge lighting, plus a small gravel helipad. The airport is unattended and has no control tower.
Access is restricted to authorized facility operations, and landing requires prior permission from the operator. There is no public road link to Kenai or Anchorage from the airfield, so movement is coordinated by air or through company vehicles within the secure terminal site.
The airport has no public terminal, check-in, security, shops, restaurants, or passenger lounges. It functions as an industrial support airfield for oil terminal activities rather than a public travel gateway.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Drift River Airport does not have public passenger terminals. It operates as a private-use industrial airstrip serving the Drift River Oil Terminal, with aircraft operations coordinated through the terminal facility.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Drift River Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers for authorized personnel and facility visitors between Drift River Airport and Kenai, Anchorage, or other approved locations, subject to facility access permission.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book an hourly chauffeur for approved business and industrial travel around Kenai or Anchorage for personnel arriving through Drift River Airport.
Car Rental
Car rental is not available at the airstrip itself; independent drivers can arrange vehicles in Kenai or Anchorage for onward road travel.
Bus & Group Transfers
Coordinate charter buses or group vehicles for permitted crew changes and industrial visits connected to Drift River Terminal Facility operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Destinations
View all
Wyoming
Wyoming, a city in the United States, blends a relaxed residential atmosphere with local parks, community events and convenient access to nearby regional destinations.
Charleston
Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, lies at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk rivers, blending historic architecture, riverfront views and a vibrant cultural scene in the Appalachian foothills.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, sits along Lake Michigan and pairs its brewing heritage with a lively arts scene, striking architecture and welcoming neighborhoods.
Washington
Washington, the capital of the United States, blends monumental architecture and world-class museums with leafy neighborhoods, a lively events calendar and the steady rhythm of government and diplomacy.