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Brevig Mission Airport.
Brevig Mission, Alaska · 38 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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15 ratings
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Operators based
38
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
6 nm
To the nearest alternate
Teller Airport (TLA), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Brevig Mission Airport, listed as PFKT / KTS, is a general aviation field in Brevig Mission, Alaska. The airport sits 38 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 KTS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Teller Airport (TLA, 6 nm), Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC, 11 nm), and Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport (TNC, 39 nm). At 2,990-foot, unpaved, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Charter pricing from KTS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Brevig Mission.
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Field capability
ICAO
PFKT
IATA
KTS
FAA / Local
KTS
Elevation
38 ft
Coordinates
65.3318° N · 166.4678° 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 38 ft, KTS sits lower than 73% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 2,990 ft
- 11/292,990 ft × 100 ftGravelUnlit
- 04/222,110 ft × 75 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 2,990 ft
At 2,990 ft and unpaved, KTS 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.
- 6nmTLATeller AirportTeller
- 11nmKPCPort Clarence Coast Guard StationPort Clarence
- 39nmTNCTin City Long Range Radar Station AirportTin City
- 44nmWAAWales AirportWales
- 56nmOMENome AirportNome
- 56nmSHHShishmaref AirportShishmaref
Location
Open the full mapPFKT · Brevig Mission Airport · Brevig Mission, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KTS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,760 nm | 4h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,231 nm | 5h 35m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,258 nm | 5h 39m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,341 nm | 5h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,507 nm | 6h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,524 nm | 6h 16m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,528 nm | 6h 17m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use KTS?
- At 2,990 ft and unpaved, Brevig Mission 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 KTS?
- Brevig Mission Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 2,990 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to KTS?
- The closest alternate is Teller Airport (TLA), about 6 nm away, followed by Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KTS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 35m (508 nm), Seattle about 4h 30m (1,760 nm), Jackson Hole about 5h 35m (2,231 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.