The small census-designated Native American Village of Venetie, Alaska (Zip Code 99781) is situated on the eastern bank of the Chandalar River. This remote village is home to approximately 258 people according to the 2010 US Census. Despite its small size, there are a few transportation options for residents and visitors of Venetie.
The primary mode of transportation in Venetie is by air. The village has an airstrip that can accommodate both charter planes and floatplanes. There are several charter services available from Fairbanks and other nearby cities that can provide round trip service to Venetie. Visitors can also take advantage of scheduled flights offered by Ravn Alaska that serve between Fairbanks International Airport and Venetie’s airstrip twice each week.
For ground transportation, there are two state highways serving the area—the Dalton Highway (Alaska Route 11) and the Elliot Highway (Alaska Route 4). Consequently, it is possible for travelers to rent cars or take buses and taxis in Fairbanks or other locations within close proximity to Venetie and then drive into the community along their respective highways.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Venetie (zip 99781) takes 4.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Venetie (zip 99781) get to work:
- 5.4% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit