Annette Island Airport (PANT)
Medium airport · Metlakatla, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Annette Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PANT |
| IATA | ANN |
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°2'16" W 131°34'21" 55.03766, -131.57261 |
| Location | Metlakatla, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,709 ft (1740 m) | 150 ft | GVL | No |
| 12/30 | 7,493 ft (2284 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Annette Island Airport at a glance
Annette Island Airport is a medium airport in Metlakatla, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ANN. The field elevation of 119 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PANT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,493 ft (2284 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PANT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Annette Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan International Airport | PAKT | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Prince Rupert Airport | CYPR | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Klawock Airport | PAKW | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Masset Airport | CZMT | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Stewart Airport | CZST | 141 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Annette Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 119 ft field elevation of Annette Island Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Annette Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Annette Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Annette Island Airport is PANT, and its IATA code is ANN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Annette Island Airport above sea level?
Annette Island Airport sits at an elevation of 119 feet (36 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Annette Island Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.0377, -131.5726 — in Metlakatla, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ketchikan International Airport, about 36 km away.
Does PANT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PANT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Annette Island Airport?
Annette Island Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,493 ft (2284 m) with a ASP surface.