Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)
Medium airport · Kenai, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Kenai Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAEN |
| IATA | ENA |
| Elevation | 99 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°34'15" W 151°14'43" 60.57095, -151.24517 |
| Location | Kenai, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 7,855 ft (2394 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 1,980 ft (604 m) | 75 ft | GVL | No |
| 2W/20W | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 240 ft | WATER-E | No |
Kenai Municipal Airport at a glance
Kenai Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Kenai, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ENA. The field elevation of 99 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAEN 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 3 runways, the longest — 02L/20R — offers 7,855 ft (2394 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02L points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAEN 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 Kenai Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soldotna Airport | PASX | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Homer Airport | PAHO | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Merrill Field | PAMR | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | PAED | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kenai Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 99 ft field elevation of Kenai Municipal 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 Kenai Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kenai Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kenai Municipal Airport is PAEN, and its IATA code is ENA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kenai Municipal Airport above sea level?
Kenai Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 99 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kenai Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.5709, -151.2452 — in Kenai, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soldotna Airport, about 16 km away.
Does PAEN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAEN 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 Kenai Municipal Airport?
Kenai Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 02L/20R, measures 7,855 ft (2394 m) with a ASP surface.