All Nikolski homes are fully plumbed. The village has requested funds to develop a treated water supply. Transportation Nikolski has a 3,500' unlighted gravel runway which provides passenger, mail and cargo service. The airstrip is owned by the U.S. Air Force. It has no landing or port facilities for ships.
Barges deliver cargo once or twice a year.
Goods and passengers are lightered three miles to the beach. Climate Nikolski lies in the maritime climate zone. Temperatures range from 11 to 65. Strong winds are frequent during the winter, and fog during the summer, which limits accessibility.