BLM Alaska Aviation infographic
![BLM Alaska Aviation infographic showing that Alaska has a larger aviation system than road system and what the average annual hours, miles, and cost of BLM resource aviation in Alaska](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_embed_image/public/images/2021-10/AK-Resource-Aviation-Infographic.jpg?itok=DhZ9Q9TN)
Alaska covers 663,300 square miles, but only has an estimated 15,718 miles of public roads. With a landmass equivalent to about one-fifth of the entire contiguous U.S., air travel is the norm and aviation safety is critical when conducting business.
BLM Alaska spends over $300 million annually on average in support of Cadastral survey, scientific studies, tribal consultation, mining compliance, oil and gas compliance, projects, law enforcement, and VIP trips.