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Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1980, covering 2,711 km² (1,047 sq mi). It is the #15 largest of United States's 77 national parks. United States national park in Alaska.
- Area
- 2,711 km²
- Established
- 1980
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HOM · 89 km
Nearest airports to Kenai Fjords National Park
- 1 HOM89 kmstraight line
- 2 ENA100 kmstraight line
- 3Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportANC140 kmstraight lineAnchorage, United States
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More about Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — United States national park in Alaska. It covers 2,711 km² (271,100 ha) — about 1.7 times the size of London, making it the #15 largest national park in the United States (1.5% 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 II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kenai Fjords National Park
The closest airport is Homer Airport (HOM), about 89 km away — around 1 h 55 min by car; alternatively Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, 100 km).
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