Aniak Airport (PANI)
Medium airport · Aniak, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Aniak Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PANI |
| IATA | ANI |
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°34'54" W 159°32'35" 61.58160, -159.54300 |
| Location | Aniak, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,200 ft (1890 m) | 100 ft | ASPH-F | No |
Aniak Airport at a glance
Aniak Airport is a medium airport in Aniak, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ANI. The field elevation of 88 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PANI 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 6,200 ft (1890 m) of asph-f surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PANI 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 Aniak Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Airport | PAHC | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Anvik Airport | PANV | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Bethel Airport | PABE | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Sparrevohn LRRS Airport | PASV | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Tatalina LRRS Airport | PATL | 235 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aniak Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 88 ft field elevation of Aniak 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 Aniak Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aniak Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aniak Airport is PANI, and its IATA code is ANI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aniak Airport above sea level?
Aniak Airport sits at an elevation of 88 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 Aniak Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.5816, -159.5430 — in Aniak, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Holy Cross Airport, about 69 km away.
Does PANI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PANI 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 Aniak Airport?
Aniak Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,200 ft (1890 m) with a ASPH-F surface.