Rate Aleutian World War II National Historic Area
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About this location:
National Historic Area
Operating Hours & Seasons
Summer Hours
Standard Hours
- Sunday:12:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Monday:9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Friday:9:00 AM-10:00 AM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-10:00 AM
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- Fourth of July:
- July 4 – July 4
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Labor Day – Memorial Day
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $6.00 – Land Use Permit – one person
The park is on private land owned by the Ounalashka Corporation. To visit the historic area you need to purchase a permit.
- $10.00 – Land Use Permit – family
The park is on private land owned by the Ounalashka Corporation. To visit the historic area you need to purchase a permit.
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The park is on private land owned by the Ounalashka Corporation. To visit the historic area you need to purchase a permit.
The park is on private land owned by the Ounalashka Corporation. To visit the historic area you need to purchase a permit.
Battle for the Aleutians
During World War II the remote Aleutian Islands, home to the Unangax̂ (Aleut) people for over 8,000 years, became a fiercely contested battleground in the Pacific. This thousand-mile-long archipelago saw invasion by Japanese forces, the occupation of two islands; a mass relocation of Unangax̂ civilians; a 15-month air war; and one of the deadliest battles in the Pacific Theater.
Directions
The park is located on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Island chain. The island is located 800 miles west of Anchorage. The island can be reached by commercial or charter air flights from Anchorage. Commercial flights to Unalaska include Pen Air and Alaska Airlines. The Alaska Marine Highway is a ferry service that is operated by the state that can be used to reach the island. The Aleutian World War II Visitor Center is located at the Unalaska airport.
Visitor Centers
Aleutian World War II National Historic Area Visitor Center
Located adjacent to the Dutch Harbor Airport the Aleutian WWII National Historic Area Visitor Center is located in the historic Naval Aerology building.
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. Early summer and fall often have clear sunny days with spectacular views of the surrounding volcanoes.
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