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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is a national park in United States, established in 1980, covering 34,287 km² (13,238 sq mi). It is the largest of United States's 77 national parks.
- Area
- 34,287 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- AKP · 76 km
Nearest airports to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
- 1 AKP76 kmstraight line
- 2 UTO200 kmstraight line
- 3 ABL208 kmstraight line
More about Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve is one of 77 national parks in the United States. It covers 34,287 km² (3,428,700 ha) — about 21.8 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in the United States (18.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1980, 46 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
The closest airport is Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP), about 76 km away — around 1 h 38 min by car; alternatively Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO, 200 km).
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