Port Heiden Airport (PAPH)
Medium airport · Port Heiden, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Port Heiden Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAPH |
| IATA | PTH |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°57'28" W 158°37'49" 56.95789, -158.63022 |
| Location | Port Heiden, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Port Heiden Airport at a glance
Port Heiden Airport is a medium airport in Port Heiden, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as PTH. The field elevation of 95 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAPH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAPH 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 Port Heiden Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egegik Airport | PAII | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Sand Point Airport | PASD | 217 km (117 NM) |
| King Salmon Airport | PAKN | 224 km (121 NM) |
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Heiden Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 95 ft field elevation of Port Heiden 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 Port Heiden Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Heiden Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Heiden Airport is PAPH, and its IATA code is PTH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Heiden Airport above sea level?
Port Heiden Airport sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Heiden Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.9579, -158.6302 — in Port Heiden, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Egegik Airport, about 156 km away.
Does PAPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAPH 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 Port Heiden Airport?
Port Heiden Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GVL surface.