Airports / Alaska / TEK
Tatitlek Airport.
Tatitlek, Alaska · 62 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
4 ratings
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Operators based
62
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#18 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tatitlek Airport (TEK) sits in Tatitlek, Alaska, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 62 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list TEK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ, 20 nm), Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV, 42 nm), and Chenega Bay Airport (NCN, 61 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,000-foot unpaved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from TEK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as AK47. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TEK to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
7KA
IATA
TEK
FAA / Local
7KA
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
60.8714° N · 146.6903° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 62 ft, TEK sits lower than 64% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,000 ft
- 13W/31W8,000 ft × 4000 ftWaterUnlit
- 13/313,701 ft × 75 ftGravelLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 8,000 ft
TEK's 8,000 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmVDZValdez Pioneer FieldValdez
- 42nmCDVMerle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportCordova
- 61nmNCNChenega Bay AirportChenega
- 82nmPAQWarren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal AirportPalmer
- 85nmGKNGulkana AirportGulkana
- 88nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
Location
Open the full map7KA · Tatitlek Airport · Tatitlek, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TEK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,164 nm | 3h 6m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,645 nm | 4h 14m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,669 nm | 4h 17m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,748 nm | 4h 28m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,910 nm | 4h 51m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,935 nm | 4h 54m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,938 nm | 4h 54m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,960 nm | 4h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TEK?
- Tatitlek Airport's longest runway is 8,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TEK?
- Tatitlek Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,000 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TEK?
- The closest alternate is Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ), about 20 nm away, followed by Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TEK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 6m (1,164 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 14m (1,645 nm), San Francisco about 4h 17m (1,669 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.