Airports / Alaska / AKN
King Salmon Airport.
King Salmon, Alaska · 73 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.7/5
Google rating
52 ratings
1
Operators based
73
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
South Naknek Number 2 Airport (WSN), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
King Salmon Airport (PAKN / AKN) is a mid-sized airport serving King Salmon, Alaska. The airport sits 73 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, Egli Air Haul is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are South Naknek Number 2 Airport (WSN, 11 nm), Lake Brooks Seaplane Base (BKF, 28 nm), and Egegik Airport (EGX, 37 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 8,901-foot paved runway, AKN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AKN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Naknek Air Force Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from King Salmon.
1 FBO serves PAKN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Egli Air Haul
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; after hours by arrangement; fuel service 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Catering
- Parts
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
PAKN
IATA
AKN
FAA / Local
AKN
Elevation
73 ft
Coordinates
58.6778° N · 156.6520° 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 73 ft, AKN sits lower than 61% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 8,901 ft
- 12/308,901 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 18/364,017 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- NW/SE4,000 ft × 500 ftWaterUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,901 ft
AKN's 8,901 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.
- 11nmWSNSouth Naknek Number 2 AirportSouth Naknek
- 28nmBKFLake Brooks Seaplane BaseKatmai National Park
- 37nmEGXEgegik AirportEgegik
- 45nmIGGIgiugig AirportIgiugig
- 52nmKNWNew Stuyahok AirportNew Stuyahok
- 59nmCLPClarks Point AirportClarks Point
Location
Open the full mapPAKN · King Salmon Airport · King Salmon, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AKN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 250 nm | 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,389 nm | 3h 38m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,831 nm | 4h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,902 nm | 4h 49m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,986 nm | 5h 1m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,106 nm | 5h 18m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,110 nm | 5h 18m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,192 nm | 5h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AKN?
- King Salmon Airport's longest paved runway is 8,901 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 AKN?
- King Salmon Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 8,901 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AKN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list King Salmon Airport as a home base, including Egli Air Haul. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at King Salmon Airport?
- One FBO serves AKN: Egli Air Haul. 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 AKN?
- The closest alternate is South Naknek Number 2 Airport (WSN), about 11 nm away, followed by Lake Brooks Seaplane Base (BKF) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AKN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 59m (250 nm), Seattle about 3h 38m (1,389 nm), San Francisco about 4h 39m (1,831 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.