Airports / Alaska / SKW
Skwentna Airport.
Skwentna, Alaska · 148 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
148
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Talkeetna Airport (TKA).
Overview
Skwentna Airport, listed as PASW / SKW, is a general aviation field in Skwentna, Alaska. The airport sits 148 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SKW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Talkeetna Airport (TKA, 37 nm), Wasilla Airport (WWA, 53 nm), and Birchwood Airport (PABV, 58 nm). With a single 3,400-foot unpaved runway, SKW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from SKW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Skwentna.
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Field capability
ICAO
PASW
IATA
SKW
FAA / Local
SKW
Elevation
148 ft
Coordinates
61.9653° N · 151.1910° 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
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 148 ft, SKW sits higher than 55% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,400 ft
- 10/283,400 ft × 75 ftGravelLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,400 ft
SKW's 3,400 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 37nmTKATalkeetna AirportTalkeetna
- 53nmWWAWasilla AirportWasilla
- 58nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
- 58nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 58nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 59nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
Location
Open the full mapPASW · Skwentna Airport · Skwentna, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SKW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,308 nm | 3h 27m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,789 nm | 4h 34m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,808 nm | 4h 36m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,893 nm | 4h 48m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,054 nm | 5h 11m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,076 nm | 5h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,083 nm | 5h 15m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,104 nm | 5h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SKW?
- Skwentna Airport's longest runway is 3,400 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 SKW?
- Skwentna Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,400 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SKW?
- The closest alternate is Talkeetna Airport (TKA), about 37 nm away, followed by Wasilla Airport (WWA) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SKW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 27m (1,308 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 34m (1,789 nm), San Francisco about 4h 36m (1,808 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.