Unalakleet Airport (PAUN)
Medium airport · Unalakleet, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Unalakleet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAUN |
| IATA | UNK |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°53'18" W 160°47'56" 63.88840, -160.79900 |
| Location | Unalakleet, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,900 ft (579 m) | 75 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,900 ft (1798 m) | 150 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Unalakleet Airport at a glance
Unalakleet Airport is a medium airport in Unalakleet, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as UNK. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAUN 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 — 15/33 — offers 5,900 ft (1798 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAUN 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 Unalakleet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anvik Airport | PANV | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Holy Cross Airport | PAHC | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport | PAGA | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Emmonak Airport | PAEM | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 235 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Unalakleet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Unalakleet 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 Unalakleet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Unalakleet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Unalakleet Airport is PAUN, and its IATA code is UNK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Unalakleet Airport above sea level?
Unalakleet Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Unalakleet Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.8884, -160.7990 — in Unalakleet, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Anvik Airport, about 141 km away.
Does PAUN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAUN 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 Unalakleet Airport?
Unalakleet Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,900 ft (1798 m) with a ASPH surface.