United States · national park
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Katmai National Park and Preserve is a national park in United States, established in 1980, covering 16,564 km² (6,395 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of United States's 77 national parks. United States National Park and National Preserve in southern Alaska.
- Area
- 16,564 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- AKN · 98 km
Nearest airports to Katmai National Park and Preserve
- 1 AKN98 kmstraight line
- 2 ILI140 kmstraight line
- 3 EGX143 kmstraight line
More about Katmai National Park and Preserve
Katmai National Park and Preserve is one of 77 national parks in the United States — United States National Park and National Preserve in southern Alaska. It covers 16,564 km² (1,656,400 ha) — about 10.5 times the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in the United States (8.9% 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 V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Katmai National Park and Preserve
The closest airport is King Salmon Airport (AKN), about 98 km away — around 2 h 7 min by car; alternatively Iliamna Airport (ILI, 140 km).
Frequently asked questions
How big is Katmai National Park and Preserve?
When was Katmai National Park and Preserve established?
What is the nearest airport to Katmai National Park and Preserve?
What protection category is Katmai National Park and Preserve?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.