Emmonak Airport (PAEM)
Medium airport · Emmonak, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Emmonak Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAEM |
| IATA | EMK |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°47'10" W 164°29'28" 62.78610, -164.49100 |
| Location | Emmonak, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,601 ft (1402 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Emmonak Airport at a glance
Emmonak Airport is a medium airport in Emmonak, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as EMK. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAEM 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, 16/34, offers 4,601 ft (1402 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAEM 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 Emmonak Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport | PACZ | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Anvik Airport | PANV | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Unalakleet Airport | PAUN | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Holy Cross Airport | PAHC | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Emmonak Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Emmonak 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 Emmonak Airport
What is the ICAO code of Emmonak Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Emmonak Airport is PAEM, and its IATA code is EMK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Emmonak Airport above sea level?
Emmonak Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Emmonak Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.7861, -164.4910 — in Emmonak, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport, about 138 km away.
Does PAEM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAEM 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 Emmonak Airport?
Emmonak Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,601 ft (1402 m) with a GVL surface.