Anvik Airport (PANV)
Medium airport · Anvik, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Anvik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PANV |
| IATA | ANV |
| Elevation | 291 ft (89 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°38'48" W 160°11'28" 62.64670, -160.19099 |
| Location | Anvik, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Anvik Airport at a glance
Anvik Airport is a medium airport in Anvik, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ANV. The field elevation of 291 ft (89 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PANV 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, 17/35, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PANV 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 Anvik 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 | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Aniak Airport | PANI | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Unalakleet Airport | PAUN | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Tatalina LRRS Airport | PATL | 216 km (117 NM) |
| Emmonak Airport | PAEM | 220 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anvik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 291 ft field elevation of Anvik 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 Anvik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anvik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anvik Airport is PANV, and its IATA code is ANV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anvik Airport above sea level?
Anvik Airport sits at an elevation of 291 feet (89 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anvik Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.6467, -160.1910 — in Anvik, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Holy Cross Airport, about 55 km away.
Does PANV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PANV 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 Anvik Airport?
Anvik Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a GVL surface.