Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)
Medium airport · Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Anaktuvuk Pass Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAKP |
| IATA | AKP |
| Elevation | 2,102 ft (641 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°8'1" W 151°44'35" 68.13360, -151.74300 |
| Location | Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 100 ft | GRAVEL-G | No |
Anaktuvuk Pass Airport at a glance
Anaktuvuk Pass Airport is a medium airport in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as AKP. The field elevation of 2,102 ft (641 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAKP 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, 02/20, offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of gravel-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAKP 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 Anaktuvuk Pass Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuiqsut Airport | PAQT | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Indian Mountain LRRS Airport | PAIM | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Arctic Village Airport | PARC | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Deadhorse Airport | PASC | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Ambler Airport | PAFM | 283 km (153 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anaktuvuk Pass Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,102 ft field elevation of Anaktuvuk Pass 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 Anaktuvuk Pass Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anaktuvuk Pass Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anaktuvuk Pass Airport is PAKP, and its IATA code is AKP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anaktuvuk Pass Airport above sea level?
Anaktuvuk Pass Airport sits at an elevation of 2,102 feet (641 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anaktuvuk Pass Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.1336, -151.7430 — in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nuiqsut Airport, about 233 km away.
Does PAKP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAKP 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 Anaktuvuk Pass Airport?
Anaktuvuk Pass Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a GRAVEL-G surface.