Iliamna Airport (PAIL)
Medium airport · Iliamna, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Iliamna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAIL |
| IATA | ILI |
| Elevation | 192 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°45'16" W 154°54'40" 59.75440, -154.91100 |
| Location | Iliamna, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,086 ft (1550 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| E/W | 2,998 ft (914 m) | 400 ft | WATER | No |
| N/S | 2,892 ft (881 m) | 400 ft | WATER | No |
Iliamna Airport at a glance
Iliamna Airport is a medium airport in Iliamna, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ILI. The field elevation of 192 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAIL 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 4 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 5,086 ft (1550 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAIL 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 Iliamna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrevohn LRRS Airport | PASV | 154 km (83 NM) |
| King Salmon Airport | PAKN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Homer Airport | PAHO | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 218 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iliamna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 192 ft field elevation of Iliamna 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 Iliamna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iliamna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iliamna Airport is PAIL, and its IATA code is ILI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iliamna Airport above sea level?
Iliamna Airport sits at an elevation of 192 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iliamna Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.7544, -154.9110 — in Iliamna, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sparrevohn LRRS Airport, about 154 km away.
Does PAIL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAIL 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 Iliamna Airport?
Iliamna Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,086 ft (1550 m) with a ASP surface.