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Airports / Alaska / TKA
Medium airport · TKA
Talkeetna Airport.
Talkeetna, Alaska · 358 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.9/5
Google rating
2,457 ratings
1
Operators based
358
Elevation ft
Talkeetna, AlaskaELEV 358 FTMedium airport
4.9
Google rating
2,457
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
358
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#35 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 2457 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wasilla Airport (WWA).
Overview
Talkeetna Airport (PATK / TKA) is a mid-sized airport serving Talkeetna, Alaska. The airport sits 358 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Alaska Bush Floatplane Service is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Wasilla Airport (WWA, 48 nm), Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ, 52 nm), and Birchwood Airport (PABV, 57 nm). With a single 3,500-foot paved runway, TKA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from TKA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Talkeetna.
1 FBO serves PATK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheldon Air Service, Inc.
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Summer (May-Sep) 08:00-18:00, Winter (Oct-Apr) 09:00-17:00
- Unicom 123.6
- Fuel
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“She was also reassuring and watched over my items when I stepped to the restroom.”
Brittany5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Talkeetna Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
PATK
IATA
TKA
FAA / Local
TKA
Elevation
358 ft
Coordinates
62.3205° N · 150.0940° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 358 ft, TKA sits higher than 73% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,500 ft
- 1/193,500 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,500 ft
TKA's 3,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 48nmWWAWasilla AirportWasilla
- 52nmPAQWarren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal AirportPalmer
- 57nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
- 65nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 67nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 69nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
Location
Open the full mapPATK · Talkeetna Airport · Talkeetna, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TKA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,292 nm | 3h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,768 nm | 4h 31m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,799 nm | 4h 35m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,874 nm | 4h 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,040 nm | 5h 9m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,061 nm | 5h 12m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,066 nm | 5h 12m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,083 nm | 5h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TKA?
- Talkeetna Airport's longest paved runway is 3,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 TKA?
- Talkeetna Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at TKA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Talkeetna Airport as a home base, including Alaska Bush Floatplane Service. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Talkeetna Airport?
- One FBO serves TKA: Sheldon Air Service, Inc.. 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 TKA?
- The closest alternate is Wasilla Airport (WWA), about 48 nm away, followed by Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TKA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 24m (1,292 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 31m (1,768 nm), San Francisco about 4h 35m (1,799 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.