Juneau International Airport (PAJN)
Medium airport · Juneau, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Juneau International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAJN |
| IATA | JNU |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°21'18" W 134°34'28" 58.35493, -134.57442 |
| Location | Juneau, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,857 ft (2700 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08W/26W | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 150 ft | WATER | No |
Juneau International Airport at a glance
Juneau International Airport is a medium airport in Juneau, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as JNU. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAJN 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 — 08/26 — offers 8,857 ft (2700 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 PAJN 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 Juneau International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavus Airport | PAGS | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Haines Airport | PAHN | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport | PASI | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Kake Airport | PAFE | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | PAPG | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juneau International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Juneau International 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 Juneau International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Juneau International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Juneau International Airport is PAJN, and its IATA code is JNU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juneau International Airport above sea level?
Juneau International Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Juneau International Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.3549, -134.5744 — in Juneau, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gustavus Airport, about 66 km away.
Does PAJN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAJN 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 Juneau International Airport?
Juneau International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,857 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.