KKI

VFR

AKIACHAK

AKIACHAK · ALASKA

Elev
18'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
VFR sectional · KKI
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Before you fly into KKI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,018'
MSL · field 18' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KKI

KKI does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFZK (AKIACHAK) · 1.7 NM away. Conditions at KKI may differ.

METAR · PFZK

Observed 04:56Z

PFZK 140456Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM FEW009 SCT038 OVC055 08/05 A2953 RMK AO2 RAB23E47 SLP996 P0001 T00780050 $
Wind
220° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.53 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-334 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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
0 NM S
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NONE

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
220° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KKI · 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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
No
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

  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Dock or services are unavailable. There is a beaching area adjacent to the village.Show FAA
  • Airport traffic is northwest.Show FAA
  • There are 60-foot trees at either end of the water landing area.Show FAA
  • Alert: tidal river and tidal flats in the vicinity of the landing and beaching area. Inspect before landing.Show FAA
  • Shoaling in the landing area. Be aware of possible shallow water.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • NW/SELanding northwest to southeast is in the lagoon. Takeoff east to west is in the river.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • ETrees along the shoreline may obstruct the approach to runway E.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KKI

Answer card
ICAO
KKI
Name
AKIACHAK
Location
AKIACHAK, ALASKA
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,018 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Akiachak Airport sits in Akiachak, Alaska. Field elevation is 18 ft MSL. No land runways are listed in the current facts. This is a water and beaching field. The airport has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Airport traffic is northwest. The published remarks matter here. There is no dock or other services. A beaching area is next to the village. Landing northwest to southeast is in the lagoon. Takeoff east to west is in the river. There are 60-foot trees at either end of the water landing area. The area also has tidal river and tidal flats. Shoaling is reported in the landing area, so inspect before landing and watch for shallow water. Trees along the shoreline may also affect the approach to runway E. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for any current local conditions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KKI?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KKI have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KKI. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is KKI a towered airport?
No. KKI is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about landing at Akiachak Airport?
This is a water and beaching field with no dock or services. The remarks call out tidal river and tidal flats. Shoaling is reported in the landing area. There are 60-foot trees at either end of the water landing area.
Which direction is the traffic pattern at KKI?
Airport traffic is northwest. Use that local traffic flow and verify the current pattern details in the Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KKI?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Can I get fuel or services at KKI?
No dock or services are available per the published remarks. Verify current fuel and service availability with the airport operator or by calling the field directly before arrival.
What hazards should I watch for at KKI?
Watch for tidal flats, shoaling and shallow water in the landing area. The remarks also note 60-foot trees near both ends of the water landing area. Shoreline trees may affect the approach to runway E.

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