4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Tammy is always so courteous and professional at the check-in counter.”
Alicen Jordan5★ on Google
Airports / Alaska / ADQ
Medium airport · ADQ
Kodiak Airport.
Kodiak, Alaska · 78 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
132 ratings
1
Operators based
78
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kodiak, AlaskaELEV 78 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
132
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
78
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kodiak, Alaska, Kodiak Airport (PADQ / ADQ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 78 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Kingfisher Aviation LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ, 12 nm), Port Lions Airport (ORI, 14 nm), and Port Bailey Seaplane Base (KPY, 21 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 7,534-foot paved runway, ADQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ADQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kodiak.
1 FBO serves PADQ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Island Air Service
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Summer (Apr-Sep) Mon-Fri 0700-1900; Winter (Oct-Mar) Mon-Fri 0800-1700
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- GPU
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“TSA is efficient.”
Alicen Jordan5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The staff works hard to keep the waiting area clean.”
Alicen Jordan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Kodiak Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
PADQ
IATA
ADQ
FAA / Local
ADQ
Elevation
78 ft
Coordinates
57.7500° N · 152.4940° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 78 ft, ADQ sits lower than 60% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,534 ft
- 08/267,534 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/295,400 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/195,010 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,534 ft
ADQ's 7,534 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 12nmKOZOuzinkie AirportOuzinkie
- 14nmORIPort Lions AirportPort Lions
- 21nmKPYPort Bailey Seaplane BasePort Bailey
- 27nmUGISan Juan /Uganik/ Seaplane BaseSan Juan
- 27nmKKBKitoi Bay Seaplane BaseKitoi Bay
- 34nmKWPWest Point Village Seaplane BaseWest Point
Location
Open the full mapPADQ · Kodiak Airport · Kodiak, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ADQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 220 nm | 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,248 nm | 3h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,689 nm | 4h 20m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,763 nm | 4h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,845 nm | 4h 41m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,965 nm | 4h 58m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,967 nm | 4h 58m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,053 nm | 5h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ADQ?
- Kodiak Airport's longest paved runway is 7,534 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 ADQ?
- Kodiak Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,534 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ADQ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Kodiak Airport as a home base, including Kingfisher Aviation LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Kodiak Airport?
- One FBO serves ADQ: Island Air Service. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ADQ?
- The closest alternate is Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ), about 12 nm away, followed by Port Lions Airport (ORI) at 14 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ADQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 55m (220 nm), Seattle about 3h 18m (1,248 nm), San Francisco about 4h 20m (1,689 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.