PAKT

VFR

KETCHIKAN INTL

KETCHIKAN · ALASKA

Elev
92.4'
Longest RWY
7,500'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
Airport diagram · tap to openMore charts →
Before you fly into PAKT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,092.4'
MSL · field 92.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAKT

Current METAR

Observed 07:53Z

PAKT 280753Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3012
Wind
330° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-373 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 W
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALEX PUERA
Address
1000 ARPT TERMINAL WAY, KETCHIKAN AK 99901

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • 0600-2130

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 10 kt
RWY 29
295°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 295° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,092 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored115° / 295°7,500 ftASPH11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR103', trees, 3300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 50
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PAKT KETCHIKAN INTL in KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, showing runways 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 11
LD · CAT I
ECH
109.3
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 11
PAKT · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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
Other services
BCHGR,CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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.

General notes

  • TRRN CAUSES TURB ON ARR & DEP ROUTES.
  • ALERT: SPL ATC RULES PART 93 & STD VFR ARR & DEP PROC & PAT INFO - SEE REG NOTICE.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PRIOR TO OPS ON APRON/TWY ALL ACFT CTC KTN FSS & ADZ INTNS.
  • SFC COND RPRTS REFLECT CONDS WHILE ARPT ATNDD ONLY.
  • CTN AIR TAXI & BOATS IN HARBOR; FLOATING DEBRIS PSBL.
  • SNOW & ICE REMOVAL NA WHEN ARPT UNATTND.
  • USCG HELI 55-21-27.6N/131-42-19.8W; INVOF KETCHIKAN INTL ARPT & SEAPLAN BASE; MED-VAC MISSIONS ONLY - POC COMMANDER CG DISTRICT 17, 709 W 9TH ST, RM 661. BOX 25517 JUNEAU, AK 99802 - 907-463-2247/2000.
  • WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • TWY C LGTS OTS INDEF.
  • PPR FOR LDG DURG UNATNDD HRS - FBO 907-531-9891 FOR ARNGMT & CALL OUT CHARGE.
  • GA APRON; TWY C; NE SECTION OF MAIN APRON PCN 21/F/B/X/T.
  • DOCK W OF ARPT CLSD NOV 1 - APR 1; PPR OVNGT - AMGR; FERRY BTW ARPT & CITY OPR CONSLY WHEN ARPT ATNDD.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN KTN FSS CLSD OPR CONSLY.
  • WHEN KTN FSS CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 11 & 29 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL0630-2030 - 122.95 OR 907-531-9891.

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 510/F/B/X/T
  • 11/29SAND USED TO ENHANCE FRICTION MAY NOT MEET FAA SPECS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11WX PMTG FOR LIGHT SINGLE/TWIN ENG.
  • 11PAPI UNUSBL 5 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • 29PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 NM.

Other notes

  • ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX NA IN EXCESS OF 15 MIN BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP WO PPR WITH AMGR & CFM ARFF SVC AVBL BFR LDG OR TKOF.
  • LNDG FEE FOR GA ACFT UNDER 6000 LB & FLOAT PLANE USE OF SPB FLOAT.
  • MANAGERALEX PEURA
  • BCHGRSKED ACR SVC AVBL; OTR TIMES PPR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAKT

Answer card
ICAO
PAKT
Name
KETCHIKAN INTL
Location
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
Elevation
92.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,092.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 7,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Ketchikan Intl is in Ketchikan, Alaska. The field elevation is 92.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 11/29, which is 7,500 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6.

Runway 11 has one ILS approach. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern information before you go. The airport sits in terrain that can make arrivals and departures bumpy. Expect turbulence on the route in and out. Special Part 93 rules and local VFR arrival and departure procedures apply here, so brief that before you go.

Misty Fjords Air is on the field. It carries JET A. Aero Services is also on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. The airport manager is Alex Peura. The dock west of the airport is closed from November 1 through April 1. Overnight parking needs prior permission from the airport manager. When the airport is attended, the ferry between the airport and the city operates continuously. The PAPI on runway 11 is unusable 5 degrees left and right of centerline. On runway 29, it is unusable beyond 6 NM. Taxiway C lights are out of service indefinitely. Snow and ice removal is not available when the airport is unattended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAKT and how long is it?
PAKT has one runway, 11/29. It is 7,500 ft long and paved asphalt.
Is Ketchikan Intl towered?
No. PAKT is not towered. CTAF is 123.6.
What ILS approach is available at PAKT?
There is one ILS approach at PAKT. It serves runway 11.
What is the pattern altitude at Ketchikan Intl?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern information before you fly.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAKT?
Misty Fjords Air is on the field and carries JET A. Aero Services is on the field and carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist.
Are there any runway lighting or approach light issues at PAKT?
Yes. The PAPI on runway 11 is unusable 5 degrees left and right of centerline. On runway 29, the PAPI is unusable beyond 6 NM. Taxiway C lights are out of service indefinitely.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into Ketchikan?
Terrain can cause turbulence on arrival and departure. Special Part 93 rules and local VFR arrival and departure procedures are in effect. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is overnight parking allowed at PAKT?
Prior permission is required from the airport manager for overnight parking. The airport manager is Alex Peura.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into PAKT with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial