Airports / Alaska / KNK
Kokhanok Airport.
Kokhanok, Alaska · 115 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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3 ratings
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Operators based
115
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Iliamna Airport (ILI), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kokhanok, Alaska, Kokhanok Airport (PFKK / KNK) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 115 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KNK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Iliamna Airport (ILI, 20 nm), Pedro Bay Airport (PDB, 30 nm), and Igiugig Airport (IGG, 34 nm). With a single 3,300-foot unpaved runway, KNK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from KNK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kokhanok.
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Field capability
ICAO
PFKK
IATA
KNK
FAA / Local
9K2
Elevation
115 ft
Coordinates
59.4332° N · 154.8022° 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 115 ft, KNK sits higher than 51% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,300 ft
- 07/253,300 ft × 75 ftGravelLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,300 ft
KNK's 3,300 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.
- 20nmILIIliamna AirportIliamna
- 30nmPDBPedro Bay AirportPedro Bay
- 34nmIGGIgiugig AirportIgiugig
- 48nmPTAPort Alsworth AirportPort Alsworth
- 61nmBKFLake Brooks Seaplane BaseKatmai National Park
- 73nmAKNKing Salmon AirportKing Salmon
Location
Open the full mapPFKK · Kokhanok Airport · Kokhanok, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KNK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 177 nm | 49m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,347 nm | 3h 32m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,804 nm | 4h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,853 nm | 4h 43m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,942 nm | 4h 55m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,075 nm | 5h 14m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,078 nm | 5h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,144 nm | 5h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KNK?
- Kokhanok Airport's longest runway is 3,300 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 KNK?
- Kokhanok Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,300 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KNK?
- The closest alternate is Iliamna Airport (ILI), about 20 nm away, followed by Pedro Bay Airport (PDB) at 30 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KNK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 32m (1,347 nm), San Francisco about 4h 36m (1,804 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 43m (1,853 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.