Gulkana Airport (PAGK)
Medium airport · Gulkana, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Gulkana Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAGK |
| IATA | GKN |
| Elevation | 1,586 ft (483 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°9'21" W 145°27'17" 62.15586, -145.45466 |
| Location | Gulkana, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASPH-G | No |
Gulkana Airport at a glance
Gulkana Airport is a medium airport in Gulkana, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as GKN. The field elevation of 1,586 ft (483 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAGK 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, 15/33, offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of asph-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAGK 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 Gulkana Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valdez Pioneer Field | PAVD | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport | PACV | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport | PAAQ | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Northway Airport | PAOR | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Allen Army Airfield | PABI | 205 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gulkana Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,586 ft field elevation of Gulkana 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 Gulkana Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gulkana Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gulkana Airport is PAGK, and its IATA code is GKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gulkana Airport above sea level?
Gulkana Airport sits at an elevation of 1,586 feet (483 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gulkana Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.1559, -145.4547 — in Gulkana, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Valdez Pioneer Field, about 121 km away.
Does PAGK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAGK 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 Gulkana Airport?
Gulkana Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASPH-G surface.