Airport
Quartz Creek Airport (JLA)
Quartz Creek Airport is a small public-use airport serving Cooper Landing and the central Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. It provides a gateway for general aviation travelers continuing to Cooper Landing, Kenai Lake, the Russian River, Seward, Soldotna and other nearby destinations.
Passengers
Luggage
About Quartz Creek Airport
Quartz Creek Airport is a small public-use general aviation airport located about three miles east of Cooper Landing, Alaska, on the central Kenai Peninsula. It is owned and maintained by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and serves private pilots, air taxis and other general aviation traffic rather than scheduled airline service.
The airport operates a single gravel and dirt runway, designated 4/22, measuring approximately 2,200 by 60 feet at an elevation of about 466 feet. The field is unattended and has no control tower, fuel service or terminal building, with aircraft parking limited to tiedowns.
Cooper Landing sits along the Sterling Highway, roughly 100 road miles southwest of Anchorage. From Quartz Creek Airport, travelers can continue by road to Cooper Landing and Kenai Lake, or toward Seward to the south and Soldotna, Kenai and Homer to the west.
Because it is a remote, uncontrolled airstrip, Quartz Creek Airport is best suited to private and chartered flights, with limited passenger amenities on site and essential services available in nearby Cooper Landing.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Quartz Creek Airport is a small, public-use general aviation airstrip with no dedicated passenger terminal building. Air traffic is handled on a single gravel and dirt runway, and the airport is unattended with no control tower.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Quartz Creek Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Quartz Creek Airport to lodges, fishing access points, hotels and other destinations in Cooper Landing and the Kenai Peninsula.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel between Quartz Creek Airport, Cooper Landing, Seward, Soldotna and other Kenai Peninsula locations.
Car Rental
Rent a car in nearby Cooper Landing, Seward or Soldotna for independent travel after arriving at Quartz Creek Airport and for exploring the Kenai Peninsula.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for fishing groups, tour parties and other groups traveling between Quartz Creek Airport, Cooper Landing and regional destinations.
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.