PAKN

MVFR

KING SALMON

KING SALMON · ALASKA

Elev
73.4'
Longest RWY
Tower
0800-2000 1 AUG-14 JUN. 0800-2200 15 JUN- 31 JUL.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:54Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
0800-2000 1 AUG-14 JUN. 0800-2200 15 JUN- 31 JUL. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,073.4'
MSL · field 73.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAKN

Current METAR

Observed 04:54Z

PAKN 130454Z 23010G20KT 10SM OVC013 08/06 A2994
Wind
230° @ 10G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-774 ft
Ceiling
1,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
AKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 10 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

HI-ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 12
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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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAKN

Answer card
ICAO
PAKN
Name
KING SALMON
Location
KING SALMON, ALASKA
Elevation
73.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,073.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-2000 1 AUG-14 JUN. 0800-2200 15 JUN- 31 JUL.
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
230° at 10 kt
Favored runway now

King Salmon Airport sits in King Salmon, Alaska. Field elevation is 73.4 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 12/30 at 8,901 ft. Runway 18/36 is 4,017 ft. The tower is open 0800-2000 from 1 Aug to 14 Jun. It is open 0800-2200 from 15 Jun to 31 Jul. An ILS is available for runway 12.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives you something different. This is a United States Air Force facility with civil operations and limited support. Call 24 hours before arrival for operating hours. Customs are not available. The airport is TSA regulated. Gates and doors stay secure. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager before arrival.

On the field, Coastal Fuels carries 100LL and Jet A. Egli Air Haul also carries 100LL and Jet A. The airport has a crumbling general aviation apron. Expect possible FOD. Jet aircraft should be careful during run-up to avoid jet blast damage. Taxiway P is closed. Runway 12/30 has a BAK-12 arresting device 1,340 ft from the threshold. The runway also has a 1,200 ft runout. Runway 12/30 is used by boats. Check current operating restrictions before planning anything unusual. When the tower is closed, runway lighting is available via CTAF for the listed systems.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PAKN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at King Salmon Airport?
The tower is open 0800-2000 from 1 Aug to 14 Jun. It is open 0800-2200 from 15 Jun to 31 Jul.
Does PAKN have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 12.
Which runway is the longest at PAKN?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway. It is 8,901 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at King Salmon?
Coastal Fuels is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Egli Air Haul is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is King Salmon Airport customs available for international arrivals?
No. Customs are not available. If you are coming from outside Alaska, the published remarks say to refer to the USAF flight clearance guide.
What lighting is available when the tower is closed at PAKN?
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 12. PAPI is available on runways 12 and 30. MIRL is on runway 18/36. HIRL is on runways 12/30 via CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions at King Salmon Airport?
Yes. The GA apron is crumbling, so watch for FOD. Taxiway P is closed. Runway 12/30 also has a BAK-12 arresting device 1,340 ft from the threshold. It has a 1,200 ft runout.

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