Aleknagik / New Airport (5A8)
Medium airport · Aleknagik, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Aleknagik / New Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | 5A8 |
| IATA | WKK |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°16'57" W 158°37'5" 59.28260, -158.61800 |
| Location | Aleknagik, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,030 ft (619 m) | 60 ft | GRVL-DIRT-F | No |
Aleknagik / New Airport at a glance
Aleknagik / New Airport is a medium airport in Aleknagik, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as WKK. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at 5A8 are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 2,030 ft (619 m) of grvl-dirt-f surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for 5A8 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 Aleknagik / New Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 27 km (15 NM) |
| King Salmon Airport | PAKN | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Egegik Airport | PAII | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Platinum Airport | PAPM | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aleknagik / New Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Aleknagik / New 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 Aleknagik / New Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aleknagik / New Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aleknagik / New Airport is 5A8, and its IATA code is WKK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aleknagik / New Airport above sea level?
Aleknagik / New Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aleknagik / New Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.2826, -158.6180 — in Aleknagik, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dillingham Airport, about 27 km away.
Does 5A8 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for 5A8 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 Aleknagik / New Airport?
Aleknagik / New Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 2,030 ft (619 m) with a GRVL-DIRT-F surface.