Egegik Airport (PAII)
Medium airport · Egegik, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Egegik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAII |
| IATA | EGX |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°11'4" W 157°22'30" 58.18439, -157.37487 |
| Location | Egegik, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,500 ft (457 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,600 ft (1707 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Egegik Airport at a glance
Egegik Airport is a medium airport in Egegik, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as EGX. The field elevation of 92 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAII 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 — 12/30 — offers 5,600 ft (1707 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAII 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 Egegik Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Salmon Airport | PAKN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Port Heiden Airport | PAPH | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Iliamna Airport | PAIL | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Egegik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 92 ft field elevation of Egegik 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 Egegik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Egegik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Egegik Airport is PAII, and its IATA code is EGX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Egegik Airport above sea level?
Egegik Airport sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Egegik Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.1844, -157.3749 — in Egegik, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Salmon Airport, about 69 km away.
Does PAII publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAII 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 Egegik Airport?
Egegik Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,600 ft (1707 m) with a GVL surface.