Soldotna Airport (PASX)
Medium airport · Soldotna, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Soldotna Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASX |
| IATA | SXQ |
| Elevation | 113 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°28'30" W 151°2'18" 60.47494, -151.03847 |
| Location | Soldotna, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 130 ft | ASP | Yes |
Soldotna Airport at a glance
Soldotna Airport is a medium airport in Soldotna, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SXQ. The field elevation of 113 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASX are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PASX 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 Soldotna Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenai Municipal Airport | PAEN | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Homer Airport | PAHO | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Seward Airport | PAWD | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Merrill Field | PAMR | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Soldotna Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 113 ft field elevation of Soldotna 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 Soldotna Airport
What is the ICAO code of Soldotna Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Soldotna Airport is PASX, and its IATA code is SXQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Soldotna Airport above sea level?
Soldotna Airport sits at an elevation of 113 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Soldotna Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.4749, -151.0385 — in Soldotna, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kenai Municipal Airport, about 16 km away.
Does PASX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASX 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 Soldotna Airport?
Soldotna Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.