Klawock Airport (PAKW)
Medium airport · Klawock, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Klawock Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAKW |
| IATA | KLW |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°34'45" W 133°4'34" 55.57920, -133.07600 |
| Location | Klawock, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Klawock Airport at a glance
Klawock Airport is a medium airport in Klawock, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as KLW. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAKW 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 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAKW 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 Klawock Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan International Airport | PAKT | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Wrangell Airport | PAWG | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Annette Island Airport | PANT | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | PAPG | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Kake Airport | PAFE | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Klawock Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Klawock 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 Klawock Airport
What is the ICAO code of Klawock Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Klawock Airport is PAKW, and its IATA code is KLW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Klawock Airport above sea level?
Klawock Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Klawock Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5792, -133.0760 — in Klawock, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ketchikan International Airport, about 89 km away.
Does PAKW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAKW 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 Klawock Airport?
Klawock Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.