Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN)
Medium airport · Alpena, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Alpena County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAPN |
| IATA | APN |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°4'41" W 83°33'37" 45.07810, -83.56030 |
| Location | Alpena, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 07/25 | 5,028 ft (1533 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Alpena County Regional Airport at a glance
Alpena County Regional Airport is a medium airport in Alpena, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as APN. The field elevation of 690 ft (210 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAPN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 9,001 ft (2744 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAPN 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 Alpena County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport | KPLN | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport | CYZE | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Chippewa County International Airport | KCIU | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Manitoulin East Municipal Airport | CYEM | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Elliot Lake Municipal Airport | CYEL | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alpena County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 690 ft field elevation of Alpena County Regional 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 Alpena County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alpena County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alpena County Regional Airport is KAPN, and its IATA code is APN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alpena County Regional Airport above sea level?
Alpena County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 690 feet (210 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alpena County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.0781, -83.5603 — in Alpena, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport, about 111 km away.
Does KAPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAPN 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 Alpena County Regional Airport?
Alpena County Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,001 ft (2744 m) with a CON surface.