Airport
Port Lions Airport (ORI)
Port Lions Airport (ORI) is a small regional gateway to Port Lions on Kodiak Island and nearby communities such as Ouzinkie and Port Bailey. Compare transfer options to Port Lions town, Kodiak, and surrounding fishing and wilderness areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Port Lions Airport
Port Lions Airport is a small state-owned public-use airport serving Port Lions, a community on Kodiak Island in Alaska. It supports local and regional flights operated mainly by small aircraft and air taxis, connecting the town with Kodiak and other nearby island communities.
The airport's history is tied to the 1964 Great Alaskan Earthquake and the tsunami that destroyed the village of Afognak. Surviving residents founded Port Lions, and the first airfield opened in 1967. The airport was later relocated to a safer site, and the current facility opened in 2017 with an improved runway and modernized infrastructure.
Located about 4 km (2.3 mi) northeast of the Port Lions town centre, the airport uses a single compact terminal that combines check-in, waiting, arrival and baggage claim areas. Facilities are simple, so travelers are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks and confirm ground transportation in advance.
Port Lions Airport plays an essential role for a remote community, supporting passenger travel, freight, mail and access to services. It is an important gateway for visitors heading to Kodiak Island's fishing areas and wilderness destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Port Lions Airport operates from a single compact passenger terminal that combines check-in, waiting, arrival and baggage claim areas in one building. The airport handles local domestic flights operated by small aircraft and air taxis, with no separate international or Schengen terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Port Lions Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Port Lions Airport to lodges, the harbor, and other locations in Port Lions and on Kodiak Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, fishing trips, business needs, or exploring Port Lions and surrounding areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel around Port Lions and Kodiak Island; rental options are limited in town, so booking in Kodiak or in advance is recommended.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter vehicles for groups traveling between Port Lions Airport, fishing lodges, event venues and other island destinations.
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