Alaska Radio Stations Directory

Complete guide to FM and AM radio stations across Alaska, including public radio networks, indigenous broadcasting, and rural community stations

Quick Stats

236+

Radio Facilities

27

Public Radio Stations

150+

Rural Translators

97%

Population Coverage

Anchorage Radio Stations

Alaska's largest media market features 33 FM stations and 10 AM stations serving the greater Anchorage area, including Eagle River, Girdwood, and the Mat-Su Valley.

Top Anchorage FM Stations

  • KRUA 88.1 FM - The Edge
    Campus Radio - UAA Student Station
  • KNBA 90.3 FM - Native Voice Indigenous
    Alaska's first urban Native radio station, featuring indigenous music and languages
  • KSKA 91.1 FM - Alaska Public Radio NPR
    NPR affiliate with local news, BBC World Service
  • KBBO 92.1 FM - BOB FM
    Adult Hits - "We Play Anything"
  • KFAT 92.9 FM
    Hip-Hop and Top 40 Hits
  • KAFC 93.7 FM - Z-93.7
    Upbeat & Uplifting Contemporary Christian
  • KZND 94.7 FM - The End
    Alternative Rock - New Music Discovery
  • KBFX 96.3 FM - The Moose
    Country Music
  • KEAG 97.3 FM - KOOL 97.3
    Classic Hits - 70s and 80s
  • KLEF 98.1 FM
    Classical Music
  • KBFX 100.5 FM - The Fox
    Classic Rock - "Full Spectrum of Rock and Roll"
  • KGOT 101.3 FM
    Alaska's #1 Hit Music Station - Top 40
  • KMXS 103.1 FM - MIX 103.1
    Anchorage's Best Mix - Adult Contemporary
  • KBEAR 104.1 FM
    Alaska's Hottest Country
  • KWHL 106.5 FM
    Alaska's Rock - Active Rock Format
  • KASH 107.5 FM
    Alaska's #1 For New Country

Anchorage AM Stations

  • KTZN 550 AM - The Zone
    Sports/ESPN Radio
  • KENI 650 AM - Newsradio 650
    Alaska's News Talk Radio
  • KBYR 700 AM - Smart Radio
    News/Talk Format
  • KFQD 750 AM - Newsradio 750
    News, Talk, and Weather

Fairbanks Radio Stations

Alaska's second-largest market serves Interior Alaska with 31 radio stations covering country, rock, public radio, and diverse community programming.

Fairbanks FM Stations

  • KRFF 89.1 FM
    Community Radio
  • KUAC 89.9 FM Public Radio
    NPR/APM affiliate, UAF campus station
  • KSUA 91.5 FM
    University of Alaska Fairbanks student radio
  • CHET 93.5 FM - KDJF
    Classic Country - "The Music That Made Country Great"
  • WILD 94.3 FM - KWDD
    Alaska's Most Country
  • X ROCK 95.9 FM - KXLR
    Active Rock - "Everything That Rocks"
  • THE RIVER 96.9 FM - KYSC
    Alaska's Classic Rock Authority
  • K-WOLF 98.1 FM - KWLF
    Adult Contemporary, Pop, R&B, Rock
  • MAGIC 101.1 FM - KAKQ
    Adult Contemporary - 80s, 90s and Now
  • KIAK 102.5 FM
    Country Music
  • FM 104.7
    Alternative Rock

Fairbanks AM Stations

  • AM 660
    Information, News, Sports, Talk

Interior Alaska Coverage

Fairbanks stations reach throughout the Tanana Valley, extending to North Pole, Salcha, Eielson Air Force Base, and rural communities along the Parks and Steese Highways.

Juneau Radio Stations

Alaska's capital city and gateway to the Inside Passage offers 22 radio stations serving Southeast Alaska's coastal communities.

  • KAKI 88.1 FM - Air 1
    Contemporary Christian
  • KNGW 88.9 FM - CSN Radio
    Christian Satellite Network
  • KAUK 91.7 FM Public Radio
    KTOO rebroadcast from Auke Mountain (Lingít Aani acknowledgment)
  • KBJZ 94.1 FM
    Jazz Format
  • KINY 94.9 FM
    News/Talk
  • KRNN 102.7/103.1 FM
    KTOO affiliated channel
  • KTOO 104.3 FM NPR/PBS
    News & Public Media from Alaska's Capital
  • KTKU 105.1 FM - TAKU 105
    Country Music
  • KSUP 106.3 FM - MIX 106.3
    Rock & Pop Mix

Juneau AM Stations

  • KJNO 630 AM
    News/Talk Format
  • KINY 800 AM
    News/Talk - sister station to 94.9 FM

Alaska Public Media & Statewide Networks

Alaska Public Media (KSKA 91.1 FM)

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Public Media operates KSKA 91.1 FM (public radio) and KAKM television (PBS), reaching 97% of Alaska's population through affiliated stations and translator networks.

Statewide News Network

Formerly Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN), the Statewide News connects more than 25 radio stations across Alaska, sharing news and audio content statewide. Member stations include:

  • KBRW 680 AM - Utqiaġvik (Barrow) Indigenous
  • KHNS 102.3 FM - Haines
  • KBBI 890 AM - Homer
  • KTOO 104.3 FM - Juneau
  • KDLL 91.9 FM - Kenai
  • KSRM 920 AM - Kenai
  • KRBD - Ketchikan
  • KMXT 100.1 FM - Kodiak
  • KTNA 88.5 FM - Talkeetna
  • KVAK 93.3 FM/1230 AM - Valdez

Alaska Rural Communications Service (ARCS)

ARCS is a statewide network of 150+ low-power television and radio transmitters serving 235 rural and bush communities across Alaska. Operated by Alaska Public Media since 2020, ARCS provides free over-the-air broadcasting including emergency alert systems to areas without terrestrial connectivity.

Rural Alaska Stations

  • KIYU - Galena (Big River Public Broadcasting)
  • KZPA - Fort Yukon (Gwandak Public Broadcasting)
  • KDLG - Dillingham
  • KYUK - Bethel (Yup'ik language programming)
  • KCAM 790 AM - Glennallen ("Voice of the Copper River Valley")
  • KNOM 780 AM - Nome (oldest Catholic radio in US, since 1971)
  • KCHU 770 AM - Valdez

Bush Community Broadcasting

Rural stations serve as lifelines for Alaska's remote communities, providing:

  • Vital weather and emergency alerts
  • Local news and community announcements
  • Subsistence living information
  • Indigenous language programming
  • Connection to NPR and BBC World Service
  • 24/7 service via satellite uplinks

Indigenous & Native Language Broadcasting

KNBA 90.3 FM - Native Voice One

Founded: October 1996 (Alaska's first urban Native radio station)

Owner: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (non-profit, Alaska Native-led)

Mission: Preserve Alaska Native cultures and languages, combat misconceptions, create cross-cultural bridges

Name Origin: "Koahnic" is Athabascan for "live air"

Programming: Indigenous music, Native languages (Yup'ik, Inupiaq, Athabascan), Native Voice One national distribution

KBRW - Utqiaġvik (Barrow)

Licensee: Silakkuagvik Communications, Inc. (Alaska Native-controlled non-profit)

Name Meaning: "Voices that fly through the air" (Inupiaq)

Service Area: 8 villages across North Slope Borough

Languages: Inupiaq and English, with priority on Inupiaq language use

Signature Program: Uqalugaat Inupiat Stories - one-hour daily program teaching Inupiaq words and phrases

Since: 1975

Alaska Stations by Format

Country

  • KASH 107.5 FM - Anchorage
  • KBEAR 104.1 FM - Anchorage
  • KBFX 96.3 FM - Anchorage
  • KIAK 102.5 FM - Fairbanks
  • KWDD 94.3 FM - Fairbanks
  • KDJF 93.5 FM - Fairbanks
  • KTKU 105.1 FM - Juneau
  • KWHQ 100.1 FM - Kenai

Rock

  • KBFX 100.5 FM - Anchorage (Classic)
  • KWHL 106.5 FM - Anchorage (Active)
  • KZND 94.7 FM - Anchorage (Alt)
  • KXLR 95.9 FM - Fairbanks (Active)
  • KYSC 96.9 FM - Fairbanks (Classic)
  • FM 104.7 - Fairbanks (Alt)
  • KSUP 106.3 FM - Juneau

Public Radio

  • KSKA 91.1 FM - Anchorage
  • KUAC 89.9 FM - Fairbanks
  • KTOO 104.3 FM - Juneau
  • KBBI 890 AM - Homer
  • KDLL 91.9 FM - Kenai
  • KMXT 100.1 FM - Kodiak
  • KTNA 88.5 FM - Talkeetna

News/Talk

  • KENI 650 AM - Anchorage
  • KFQD 750 AM - Anchorage
  • KBYR 700 AM - Anchorage
  • AM 660 - Fairbanks
  • KJNO 630 AM - Juneau
  • KINY 800 AM - Juneau
  • KSRM 920 AM - Kenai

Radio Stations by City

Kenai Peninsula

  • Homer
    KBBI 890 AM - Public Radio
  • Kenai
    KDLL 91.9 FM - Public Radio
    KSRM 920 AM - News/Talk
    KWHQ 100.1 FM - Country

Southeast Alaska

  • Ketchikan
    KRBD - Public Radio (CoastAlaska)
    KFMJ 99.9 FM - Classic Hits
    KTKN 97.5 FM / 930 AM
    KGTW 106.7 FM - Country
  • Haines
    KHNS 102.3 FM - Public Radio

Kodiak & Islands

  • Kodiak
    KMXT 100.1 FM - Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation

Mat-Su Valley

  • Wasilla
    KMBQ 99.7 FM
  • Talkeetna
    KTNA 88.5 FM - Community Radio

Western Alaska

  • Nome
    KNOM 780 AM - Catholic Radio (oldest in US, since 1971)
  • Bethel
    KYUK - Public Radio (Yup'ik programming)
  • Dillingham
    KDLG - Public Radio

Interior & Arctic

  • Glennallen
    KCAM 790 AM - "Voice of the Copper River Valley"
  • Valdez
    KCHU 770 AM
    KVAK 1230 AM / 93.3 FM
  • Galena
    KIYU - Big River Public Broadcasting
  • Fort Yukon
    KZPA - Gwandak Public Broadcasting

Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2024, Alaska has approximately 236 radio facilities licensed by the FCC. This includes 27 public radio stations, commercial FM and AM stations in major cities, and 150+ rural translators through the Alaska Rural Communications Service (ARCS). The largest markets are Anchorage (33 FM, 10 AM), Fairbanks (31 stations), and Juneau (22 stations). Alaska Public Media reaches 97% of the state's population through its network of affiliated stations and translator sites.

Alaska Public Radio Network, now called Statewide News, is a collaborative network of more than 25 public radio stations across Alaska that share news and audio content statewide. Operated by Alaska Public Media, the network merged with APTI (Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc.) in 2004. Member stations include KSKA (Anchorage), KTOO (Juneau), KBBI (Homer), KDLL (Kenai), KBRW (Utqiaġvik), and many rural stations. The network delivers NPR programming, BBC World Service, and locally-produced Alaska news to communities from Southeast to the North Slope.

Several Alaska stations feature indigenous language programming. KNBA 90.3 FM (Anchorage) is Alaska's first urban Native radio station, broadcasting in Yup'ik, Inupiaq, and Athabascan languages along with indigenous music. KBRW (Utqiaġvik/Barrow) broadcasts extensively in Inupiaq, offering the daily program Uqalugaat Inupiat Stories to teach language and culture. KYUK (Bethel) provides Yup'ik language programming. These stations are owned by Alaska Native-controlled non-profit organizations and serve as vital resources for language preservation and cultural transmission, especially in rural communities.

Most Alaska stations stream live online through multiple platforms. Alaska Public Media stations stream at alaskapublic.org with on-demand archives of local shows. Commercial stations stream via iHeartRadio (Anchorage and Fairbanks stations), TuneIn, Streema, myTuner Radio, and individual station websites. Popular Anchorage stations like 100.5 The Fox, KGOT 101.3, and KASH 107.5 all offer free streaming. KTOO in Juneau streams at ktoo.org. Most streaming is free and accessible worldwide, though some stations may require registration or apps for mobile listening.

ARCS is a statewide network of 150+ low-power television and radio transmitters serving 235 rural and bush Alaska communities. Developed in the late 1970s and operated by Alaska Public Media since 2020, ARCS provides free over-the-air broadcasting to remote areas without terrestrial connectivity. The system uses satellite uplinks to deliver 24/7 programming including PBS television, NPR radio, emergency broadcast alerts, and local content. ARCS is essential for communities in Western Alaska, the Interior, and Arctic regions, offering vital weather information, news, and cultural programming to villages with limited internet or cable access.

Top-rated Anchorage stations include 101.3 KGOT (Alaska's #1 Hit Music Station), 100.5 The Fox (Classic Rock), KASH 107.5 (New Country), 103.1 KMXS (Best Mix/Adult Contemporary), BOB 92.1 FM (Adult Hits), 96.3 The Moose (Country), and KSKA 91.1 FM (Public Radio/NPR). According to listener reviews, stations like Magic 98.9, KOOL 97.3 (70s/80s classics), and KBEAR 104.1 (Country) are also highly rated. Sports fans tune to KTZN 550 AM (ESPN), while news listeners prefer KENI 650 AM and KFQD 750 AM.

Yes, Alaska has several college radio stations. KRUA 88.1 FM "The Edge" is the University of Alaska Anchorage student station, offering alternative and independent music. KSUA 91.5 FM serves the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus with student-produced programming. KUAC 89.9 FM in Fairbanks is a UAF-affiliated public radio station (NPR/APM). These stations provide students hands-on broadcasting experience and serve campus communities with diverse music, news, and cultural programming not typically found on commercial stations.

Alaska's vast geography (665,000 square miles with 235 communities, many accessible only by air or water) creates unique broadcasting challenges. Radio serves as a lifeline, providing emergency alerts, weather information, and community connections where internet and cell service are limited. The Alaska Rural Communications Service (ARCS) operates 150+ translators to reach bush communities. Satellite uplinks enable 24/7 service in unconnected villages. Stations like KBRW serve 8 villages across the North Slope, while networks like CoastAlaska unite 6 Southeast stations. Public radio reaches 97% of the population despite infrastructure challenges, making radio more critical in Alaska than in most other US states.

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Last updated on November 27, 2025