Airports / Alaska / DJN
Delta Junction Airport.
Delta Junction, Alaska · 1,150 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
7 ratings
1
Operators based
1,150
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#93 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
Allen Army Airfield (BIG).
Overview
Delta Junction Airport (DJN) is a general aviation field serving Delta Junction, Alaska. The field lies at an elevation of 1,150 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Aurora Aviation Services, Inc. bases aircraft at DJN. Useful alternates include Allen Army Airfield (BIG, 3 nm), Eielson Air Force Base (EIL, 51 nm), and Ladd Army Airfield (FBK, 68 nm). Its longest runway measures 2,500-foot and is unpaved, best suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets.
Quotes for flights out of DJN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from DJN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
D66
IATA
DJN
FAA / Local
D66
Elevation
1,150 ft
Coordinates
64.0499° N · 145.7227° 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
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 1,150 ft, DJN sits higher than 89% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 2,500 ft
- 07/252,500 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
- 13/311,600 ft × 60 ftDirtUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 2,500 ft
At 2,500 ft and unpaved, DJN is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 3nmBIGAllen Army AirfieldDelta Junction Ft Greely
- 51nmEILEielson Air Force BaseFairbanks
- 68nmFBKLadd Army AirfieldFairbanks
- 72nmFAIFairbanks International AirportFairbanks
- 85nmTKJTok Junction AirportTok
- 90nmPACLClear AirportClear
Location
Open the full mapD66 · Delta Junction Airport · Delta Junction, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DJN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 209 nm | 53m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,257 nm | 3h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,704 nm | 4h 22m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,794 nm | 4h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,823 nm | 4h 38m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,997 nm | 5h 3m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,010 nm | 5h 4m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,019 nm | 5h 6m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use DJN?
- At 2,500 ft and unpaved, Delta Junction Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at DJN?
- Delta Junction Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 2,500 ft.
- Are there charter operators based at DJN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Delta Junction Airport as a home base, including Aurora Aviation Services, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to DJN?
- The closest alternate is Allen Army Airfield (BIG), about 3 nm away, followed by Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DJN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 53m (209 nm), Seattle about 3h 19m (1,257 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 22m (1,704 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.