King Salmon Airport (PAKN)
Medium airport · King Salmon, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | King Salmon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAKN |
| IATA | AKN |
| Elevation | 73 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°40'40" W 156°39'7" 58.67784, -156.65196 |
| Location | King Salmon, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,901 ft (2713 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-F | No |
| 18/36 | 4,017 ft (1224 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| NW/SE | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 500 ft | WATER | No |
King Salmon Airport at a glance
King Salmon Airport is a medium airport in King Salmon, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as AKN. The field elevation of 73 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAKN 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 — 12/30 — offers 8,901 ft (2713 m) of asph-f surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAKN 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 King Salmon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egegik Airport | PAII | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Iliamna Airport | PAIL | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Port Heiden Airport | PAPH | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for King Salmon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 73 ft field elevation of King Salmon 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 King Salmon Airport
What is the ICAO code of King Salmon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of King Salmon Airport is PAKN, and its IATA code is AKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is King Salmon Airport above sea level?
King Salmon Airport sits at an elevation of 73 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is King Salmon Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.6778, -156.6520 — in King Salmon, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Egegik Airport, about 69 km away.
Does PAKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAKN 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 King Salmon Airport?
King Salmon Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,901 ft (2713 m) with a ASPH-F surface.