Airports / Alaska / KLN
Larsen Bay Airport.
Larsen Bay, Alaska · 87 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
0
Operators based
87
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#33 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AOS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Larsen Bay Airport, listed as PALB / KLN, is a general aviation field in Larsen Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 87 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KLN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AOS, 6 nm), Zachar Bay Seaplane Base (KZB, 8 nm), and Karluk Airport (KYK, 15 nm). At 2,690-foot, unpaved, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Trip costs from KLN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as 09AK. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KLN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PALB
IATA
KLN
FAA / Local
2A3
Elevation
87 ft
Coordinates
57.5352° N · 153.9765° 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 87 ft, KLN sits lower than 56% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,690 ft
- 04/222,690 ft × 75 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 2,690 ft
At 2,690 ft and unpaved, KLN 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.
- 6nmAOSAmook Bay Seaplane BaseAmook Bay
- 8nmKZBZachar Bay Seaplane BaseZachar Bay
- 15nmKYKKarluk AirportKarluk
- 20nmKWPWest Point Village Seaplane BaseWest Point
- 24nmKOYOlga Bay Seaplane BaseOlga Bay
- 24nmUGISan Juan /Uganik/ Seaplane BaseSan Juan
Location
Open the full mapPALB · Larsen Bay Airport · Larsen Bay, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KLN 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) | 1,290 nm | 3h 24m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,723 nm | 4h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,808 nm | 4h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,887 nm | 4h 47m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,999 nm | 5h 3m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,005 nm | 5h 4m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,097 nm | 5h 17m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use KLN?
- At 2,690 ft and unpaved, Larsen Bay 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 KLN?
- Larsen Bay Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,690 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to KLN?
- The closest alternate is Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AOS), about 6 nm away, followed by Zachar Bay Seaplane Base (KZB) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KLN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 59m (250 nm), Seattle about 3h 24m (1,290 nm), San Francisco about 4h 24m (1,723 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.