Airport Beach Road (North)
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Airport Beach Route (north) and highlights 5 military sites along the way.
Pets allowed
National Historic Area
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area is a National Historic Area in Alaska. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Alaska National Historic Area No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“The remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested Pacific battleground in World War II. Some Unangax̂ were taken from their homelands as Japanese prisoners of war while the others were evacuated from the islands by the government.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Airport Beach Road (South)
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the Airport Beach Route (south) and highlights 5 military sites along the way.
Pets allowed
East Point Loop Road
Starting at the Aleutian World War II visitor center, this route follows the East Point Loop Road and highlights 8 military sites along the way.
Pets allowed
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Activities the NPS lists for Aleutian Islands World War II.
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum Exhibits
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Operating hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: The Aleutian Islands are known for unpredictable and stormy weather. Rain, fog, and wind are common. Dress warmly and carry rain gear even in summer. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 65 degrees F.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 907-581-9944
- [email protected]
- Address
- Aleutian Islands WWII Visitor Center, Unalaska, AK 99692
- Coordinates
- 53.9143, -166.5197· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | (907) 581-WWII (9944) | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/aleu/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.