Alaska Aviation System Plan

Chignik

Community Overview: Chignik

Native Community Name:	Cirniq
Place Name Translation:
Indigenous Language:	Sugt'stun
English Pronunciation:	CHIG nick
Harbor Dock:	Yes
State Ferry:	Yes
Cargo Barge:	Yes
Road Connection:	No
Coastal:
Post Office:	Chignik Post Office + 1 (907) 749-2220

ANCSA Regional Corporation:	Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Native Regional Health Care:	Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
ANCSA Regional Non-Profit:	Bristol Bay Native Association, Incorporated
School District:	Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
Healthcare Facility:
Library:
Disadvantaged Community:	YesNo
Connected to National Highway System (NHS):	YesNo
Access to Other Public Aviation Facilities:	YesNo

Description:

Chignik is accessible by air and sea. There is a state-owned gravel runway maintained by the city. Regular flights run from King Salmon. Flights directly from Anchorage can be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Barge services arrive weekly, from late spring through early fall, and monthly during the remainder of the year. The state ferry operates bi-monthly from Kodiak between May and October. A 600' privately-owned dock and boat haul-out are available. A public small boat harbor accommodates more than thirty fishing vessels, and a regional public dock is under development. Four-wheel drive vehicles are the primary means of local transportation, ATVs are a secondary means, and skiffs are used to travel to surrounding communities.

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