Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK)
Medium airport · Akron, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Akron Canton Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCAK |
| IATA | CAK |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°54'58" W 81°26'32" 40.91610, -81.44220 |
| Location | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,601 ft (2317 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05/23 | 8,204 ft (2501 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Akron Canton Regional Airport at a glance
Akron Canton Regional Airport is a medium airport in Akron, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as CAK. The field elevation of 1,228 ft (374 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCAK 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 — 05/23 — offers 8,204 ft (2501 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCAK 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 Canton Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Fulton International Airport | KAKR | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | KCLE | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Burke Lakefront Airport | KBKL | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Cuyahoga County Airport | KCGF | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Youngstown Warren Regional Airport | KYNG | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akron Canton Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,228 ft field elevation of Akron Canton 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 Akron Canton Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Akron Canton Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Akron Canton Regional Airport is KCAK, and its IATA code is CAK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Akron Canton Regional Airport above sea level?
Akron Canton Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,228 feet (374 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 Canton Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9161, -81.4422 — in Akron, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Akron Fulton International Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KCAK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCAK 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 Canton Regional Airport?
Akron Canton Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,204 ft (2501 m) with a ASP surface.