Airports / Alaska / WSN
South Naknek Number 2 Airport.
South Naknek, Alaska · 162 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
162
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#95 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
King Salmon Airport (AKN), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in South Naknek, Alaska, South Naknek Number 2 Airport (PFWS / WSN) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 162 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list WSN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are King Salmon Airport (AKN, 11 nm), Egegik Airport (EGX, 33 nm), and Lake Brooks Seaplane Base (BKF, 39 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 3,314-foot unpaved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from WSN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WSN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PFWS
IATA
WSN
FAA / Local
WSN
Elevation
162 ft
Coordinates
58.7024° N · 157.0054° 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 162 ft, WSN sits higher than 58% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,314 ft
- 12/303,314 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
- 04/222,264 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,314 ft
WSN's 3,314 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.
- 11nmAKNKing Salmon AirportKing Salmon
- 33nmEGXEgegik AirportEgegik
- 39nmBKFLake Brooks Seaplane BaseKatmai National Park
- 46nmKNWNew Stuyahok AirportNew Stuyahok
- 48nmCLPClarks Point AirportClarks Point
- 51nmIGGIgiugig AirportIgiugig
Location
Open the full mapPFWS · South Naknek Number 2 Airport · South Naknek, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WSN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 258 nm | 1h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,400 nm | 3h 39m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,841 nm | 4h 41m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,913 nm | 4h 51m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,997 nm | 5h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,117 nm | 5h 19m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,120 nm | 5h 20m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,203 nm | 5h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WSN?
- South Naknek Number 2 Airport's longest runway is 3,314 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 WSN?
- South Naknek Number 2 Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,314 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to WSN?
- The closest alternate is King Salmon Airport (AKN), about 11 nm away, followed by Egegik Airport (EGX) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WSN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 0m (258 nm), Seattle about 3h 39m (1,400 nm), San Francisco about 4h 41m (1,841 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.