Beach near Fort Yukon, United States

Fort Yukon Travel Guide

Alaska, United States

Fort Yukon is a small community in northern Alaska, United States, with a population of about 570. Its remote position makes it a useful base for experiencing the far-northern Alaskan landscape rather than a conventional city break destination.

Travellers typically arrive by air at Fort Yukon Airport (FYU). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so the area is better suited to exploring its remote inland setting than planning a beach visit.

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Local time

570

Population

4,076 miles away

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Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.

Best time to visit Fort Yukon

Jan

-19°6

Feb

-19°3

Mar

-10°4

Apr

1°5

May

13°5

Jun

23°5

Jul

23°10

Aug

19°13

Sep

10°11

Oct

0°6

Nov

-12°5

Dec

-22°7

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Fort Yukon

  1. Sourdough Inn

    historic site

    1.1 km

  2. Old Mission House

    historic site

    1.1 km

  3. Fort Yukon Air Force Station

    historic site

    2.1 km

  4. Fort Yukon Assembly of God Church

    pentecostal place of worship

    0.6 km

  5. Fort Yukon Long Range Radar Site

    historic site

    2 km

Getting there

Fort Yukon Airport · 0.5 km

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