- Red Dog Airport is a private airport located in the North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. It is primarily used for supporting oil and gas exploration and production operations on the Alaska North Slope. The airport serves as a hub for transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies to and from the Prudhoe Bay oil field and other nearby oilfields. Red Dog Airport is operated by Teck Alaska Incorporated, a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited. The airport has a single 6,500-foot gravel runway and provides essential air services to the oil industry in the region.