Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
Medium airport · Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAKT |
| IATA | KTN |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°21'20" W 131°42'50" 55.35560, -131.71400 |
| Location | Ketchikan, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-G | Yes |
Ketchikan International Airport at a glance
Ketchikan International Airport is a medium airport in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as KTN. The field elevation of 89 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAKT 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, 11/29, offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of asph-g surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAKT 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 Ketchikan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annette Island Airport | PANT | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Klawock Airport | PAKW | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Stewart Airport | CZST | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Wrangell Airport | PAWG | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Prince Rupert Airport | CYPR | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ketchikan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 89 ft field elevation of Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ketchikan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ketchikan International Airport is PAKT, and its IATA code is KTN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ketchikan International Airport above sea level?
Ketchikan International Airport sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ketchikan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.3556, -131.7140 — in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Annette Island Airport, about 36 km away.
Does PAKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAKT 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 Ketchikan International Airport?
Ketchikan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a ASPH-G surface.