5NK

VFR

NAKNEK

NAKNEK · ALASKA

Elev
70'
Longest RWY
1,950'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5NK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,070'
MSL · field 70' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 5NK

5NK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFWS (SOUTH NAKNEK NR 2) · 2.1 NM away. Conditions at 5NK may differ.

METAR · PFWS

Observed 04:56Z

PFWS 140456Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW011 SCT031 BKN040 07/04 A2960 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP024 P0000 T00670039
Wind
200° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-476 ft
Ceiling
4,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM N
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FLOYD WILSON
Address
BOX 65, KING SALMON AK 99613

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 4 kt
RWY 14
141°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 141° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,070 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2671° / 251°1,950 ftGRAVELStandard L
14/32Favored141° / 321°1,836 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
082', brush, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
2615', brush, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
145', brush, 0' from thr, 57' R of cntrln, slope 0
325', brush, 0' from thr, 56' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5NK · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Seaplanes approach to the lake from the east over runway 14-32 and Tibbets Airport.Show FAA
  • Float aircraft departing northwest lake to the east cross the airport at low altitude and are not visible until airborne.Show FAA
  • Aircraft on the east side of runway 14/32 are tied down in the safety area.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to using.Show FAA
  • There is no line of sight between runways or waterways.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Uncontrolled vehicular traffic is present on runways.Show FAA
  • The airport is unlit.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08W/26WRunway 08W/26W seaplane base is not on airport property and is not owned or operated by the State of Alaska.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Transient parking is along the south side of runway 08/26.Show FAA
  • The windsock is unreliable.Show FAA
  • 08/26Rocks exceeding 2 inches in diameter and ruts 6 inches deep are present on runway 08/26. Runway 08 slopes downhill to the east.Show FAA
  • 14/32Rocks exceeding 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 3 inch ruts are present on runway 14/32. The first 200 feet of runway 32 is soft when wet and the first 400 feet slopes downhill.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5NK

Answer card
ICAO
5NK
Name
NAKNEK
Location
NAKNEK, ALASKA
Elevation
70 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,070 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 1,950 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Naknek Airport (5NK) is in Naknek, Alaska. Field elevation is 70 ft MSL. The airport has two gravel runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 1,950 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is uncontrolled, so expect self-announce traffic and keep a sharp scan. Published remarks also say runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before use. The airport is unlit. The windsock is unreliable. Uncontrolled vehicular traffic is present on the runways.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local services. Runway 08/26 has rocks exceeding 2 inches in diameter and ruts up to 6 inches deep. Runway 14/32 has rocks exceeding 2 to 3 inches in diameter and 3 inch ruts. The first 200 feet of runway 32 is soft when wet. The first 400 feet slopes downhill. There is no line of sight between runways or waterways. Seaplanes approach the lake from the east over runway 14-32 and Tibbets Airport. Float aircraft departing the northwest lake to the east cross the airport at low altitude. They are not visible until airborne.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 5NK?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Naknek Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 5NK. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is 5NK towered or uncontrolled?
5NK has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
What is the longest runway at Naknek Airport?
The longest runway is 08/26 at 1,950 ft. It is gravel. Plan for short-field performance and surface condition checks.
What runway surface issues should I expect at 5NK?
Both runways are gravel. Published remarks call out rocks, ruts and soft spots on runway 32 after rain. The runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before use.
Is Naknek Airport lit for night operations?
The airport is unlit. If you are planning night operations, verify the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator before departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5NK?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into Naknek?
Expect an uncontrolled gravel field with no tower, no ILS and no published pattern altitude. The field has runway condition issues. Vehicle traffic is present on the pavement. There is no line of sight between runways or waterways, so keep your scan tight and verify the surface before landing.

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