Airports / Alaska / ENA
Kenai Municipal Airport.
Kenai, Alaska · 99 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
212 ratings
0
Operators based
99
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#46 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 212 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Soldotna Airport (SXQ).
Overview
Located in Kenai, Alaska, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN / ENA) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 99 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ENA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Soldotna Airport (SXQ, 8 nm), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC, 52 nm), and Homer Airport (HOM, 56 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 7,855-foot paved runway, ENA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ENA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kenai.
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Field capability
ICAO
PAEN
IATA
ENA
FAA / Local
ENA
Elevation
99 ft
Coordinates
60.5709° N · 151.2452° 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 99 ft, ENA sits lower than 52% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,855 ft
- 02L/20R7,855 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 2W/20W4,600 ft × 240 ftWaterUnlit
- 02R/20L1,980 ft × 75 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,855 ft
ENA's 7,855 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmSXQSoldotna AirportSoldotna
- 52nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 56nmHOMHomer AirportHomer
- 56nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 59nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 60nmSWDSeward AirportSeward
Location
Open the full mapPAEN · Kenai Municipal Airport · Kenai, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ENA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,272 nm | 3h 21m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,756 nm | 4h 29m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,765 nm | 4h 30m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,862 nm | 4h 44m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,012 nm | 5h 5m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,027 nm | 5h 7m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,058 nm | 5h 11m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,079 nm | 5h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ENA?
- Kenai Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 7,855 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 ENA?
- Kenai Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,855 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ENA?
- The closest alternate is Soldotna Airport (SXQ), about 8 nm away, followed by Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ENA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 21m (1,272 nm), San Francisco about 4h 29m (1,756 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 30m (1,765 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.