Airports / Alaska / SXQ
Soldotna Airport.
Soldotna, Alaska · 113 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
15 ratings
1
Operators based
113
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#68 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 15 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA).
Overview
Located in Soldotna, Alaska, Soldotna Airport (PASX / SXQ) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 113 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Talon Air Service is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, 8 nm), Homer Airport (HOM, 52 nm), and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC, 52 nm). With a single 5,001-foot paved runway, SXQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from SXQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Soldotna.
1 FBO serves PASX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Full-service Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm; 24-hour self-serve fuel; after-hours call-out fee $75
- Unicom 122.5
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Parts
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
PASX
IATA
SXQ
FAA / Local
SXQ
Elevation
113 ft
Coordinates
60.4749° N · 151.0385° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 113 ft, SXQ sits higher than 50% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,001 ft
- 07/255,001 ft × 130 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
SXQ's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmENAKenai Municipal AirportKenai
- 52nmHOMHomer AirportHomer
- 52nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 52nmSWDSeward AirportSeward
- 56nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 59nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
Location
Open the full mapPASX · Soldotna Airport · Soldotna, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SXQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,264 nm | 3h 20m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,748 nm | 4h 28m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,758 nm | 4h 29m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,855 nm | 4h 43m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,003 nm | 5h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,018 nm | 5h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,050 nm | 5h 10m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,072 nm | 5h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SXQ?
- Soldotna Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 SXQ?
- Soldotna Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SXQ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Soldotna Airport as a home base, including Talon Air Service. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Soldotna Airport?
- One FBO serves SXQ: MARC. 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 SXQ?
- The closest alternate is Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA), about 8 nm away, followed by Homer Airport (HOM) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SXQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 20m (1,264 nm), San Francisco about 4h 28m (1,748 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 29m (1,758 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.