Akron Fulton International Airport (KAKR)
Medium airport · Akron, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Akron Fulton International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAKR |
| IATA | AKC |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°2'14" W 81°28'4" 41.03735, -81.46784 |
| Location | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,336 ft (1931 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Akron Fulton International Airport at a glance
Akron Fulton International Airport is a medium airport in Akron, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as AKC. The field elevation of 1,067 ft (325 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAKR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 6,336 ft (1931 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAKR 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 Akron Fulton International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Canton Regional Airport | KCAK | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | KCLE | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Burke Lakefront Airport | KBKL | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Cuyahoga County Airport | KCGF | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Youngstown Warren Regional Airport | KYNG | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akron Fulton International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,067 ft field elevation of Akron Fulton International 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 Akron Fulton International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Akron Fulton International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Akron Fulton International Airport is KAKR, and its IATA code is AKC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Akron Fulton International Airport above sea level?
Akron Fulton International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet (325 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akron Fulton International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.0374, -81.4678 — in Akron, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akron Canton Regional Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KAKR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAKR 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 Akron Fulton International Airport?
Akron Fulton International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,336 ft (1931 m) with a ASP surface.