Airports / Alaska / KEB
Nanwalek Airport.
Nanwalek, Alaska · 27 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
8 ratings
0
Operators based
27
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#90 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
3 nm
To the nearest alternate
Port Graham Airport (PGM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Nanwalek, Alaska, Nanwalek Airport (KEB) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 27 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KEB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Port Graham Airport (PGM, 3 nm), Seldovia Airport (SOV, 9 nm), and Homer Airport (HOM, 22 nm). Its longest runway measures 1,850-foot and is unpaved, best suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets.
Trip costs from KEB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as English Bay. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KEB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KEB
IATA
KEB
FAA / Local
KEB
Elevation
27 ft
Coordinates
59.3521° N · 151.9250° 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 27 ft, KEB sits lower than 79% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 1,850 ft
- 01/191,850 ft × 50 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 1,850 ft
At 1,850 ft and unpaved, KEB 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 3nmPGMPort Graham AirportPort Graham
- 9nmSOVSeldovia AirportSeldovia
- 22nmHOMHomer AirportHomer
- 56nmKPRPort Williams Seaplane BasePort Williams
- 59nmSYBSeal Bay Seaplane BaseSeal Bay
- 71nmKKBKitoi Bay Seaplane BaseKitoi Bay
Location
Open the full mapKEB · Nanwalek Airport · Nanwalek, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KEB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 124 nm | 41m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,262 nm | 3h 20m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,728 nm | 4h 25m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,766 nm | 4h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,856 nm | 4h 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,994 nm | 5h 2m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,001 nm | 5h 3m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,057 nm | 5h 11m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use KEB?
- At 1,850 ft and unpaved, Nanwalek 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 KEB?
- Nanwalek Airport has one runway; the longest measures 1,850 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to KEB?
- The closest alternate is Port Graham Airport (PGM), about 3 nm away, followed by Seldovia Airport (SOV) at 9 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KEB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 20m (1,262 nm), San Francisco about 4h 25m (1,728 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 30m (1,766 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.