Airports / Alaska / TKJ
Tok Junction Airport.
Tok, Alaska · 1,639 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
6 ratings
0
Operators based
1,639
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#74 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 6 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Northway Airport (ORT).
Overview
Tok Junction Airport (PFTO / TKJ) sits in Tok, Alaska, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,639 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 TKJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Northway Airport (ORT, 36 nm), Chicken Airport (CKX, 52 nm), and Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ, 79 nm). At 2,509-foot, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Charter pricing from TKJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Tok.
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Field capability
ICAO
PFTO
IATA
TKJ
FAA / Local
6K8
Elevation
1,639 ft
Coordinates
63.3295° N · 142.9540° 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 1,639 ft, TKJ sits higher than 94% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,509 ft
- 07/252,509 ft × 50 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 2,509 ft
At 2,509 ft, TKJ 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.
- 36nmORTNorthway AirportNorthway
- 52nmCKXChicken AirportChicken
- 79nmYXQBeaver Creek AirportBeaver Creek
- 84nmBIGAllen Army AirfieldDelta Junction Ft Greely
- 98nmGKNGulkana AirportGulkana
- 99nmEAAEagle AirportEagle
Location
Open the full mapPFTO · Tok Junction Airport · Tok, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TKJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 235 nm | 57m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,174 nm | 3h 8m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,619 nm | 4h 10m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,715 nm | 4h 23m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,737 nm | 4h 26m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,911 nm | 4h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,927 nm | 4h 53m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,934 nm | 4h 54m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use TKJ?
- At 2,509 ft, Tok Junction 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 TKJ?
- Tok Junction Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,509 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to TKJ?
- The closest alternate is Northway Airport (ORT), about 36 nm away, followed by Chicken Airport (CKX) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TKJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 57m (235 nm), Seattle about 3h 8m (1,174 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 10m (1,619 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.