King Salmon Airport — King Salmon, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for King Salmon Airport (King Salmon) is AKN — its ICAO code is PAKN.
Distance & flight time from AKN
King Salmon Airport
King Salmon Airport sits at 73 feet above sea level in King Salmon, Alaska, on the Alaska Peninsula near Bristol Bay, its three runways giving it more capacity than most rural Alaska airports, a legacy of infrastructure built up around the community over the years. King Salmon serves as a gateway to Katmai National Park, known for its brown bear population, and to the broader Bristol Bay region famous for its salmon fishery. A strong seasonal surge each summer, tied to both sport fishing and wildlife tourism, pushes traffic here well beyond the field's modest year-round population.
Runways at King Salmon Airport (AKN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8901 ft (2713 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASPH-F |
| 18/36 | 4017 ft (1224 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| NW/SE | 4000 ft (1219 m) | 500 ft (152 m) | WATER |
Radio frequencies for King Salmon Airport (AKN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | HARMONY | 140.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.8 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 124.8 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 121.9 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 37.22 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near King Salmon Airport (AKN)
- Egegik Airport (EGX) — 69.1 km (42.9 mi)
- Dillingham Airport (DLG) — 114.1 km (70.9 mi)
- Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK) — 131.2 km (81.5 mi)
- Iliamna Airport (ILI) — 155.4 km (96.6 mi)
- Port Heiden Airport (PTH) — 224.3 km (139.4 mi)
- Kodiak Airport (ADQ) — 264.4 km (164.3 mi)
- Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (SVW) — 275.7 km (171.3 mi)
- Platinum Airport (PTU) — 300.0 km (186.4 mi)
Bear-viewing tour operators and sport fishing lodges booking summer charters into Bristol Bay rely on the code AKN to route clients through King Salmon, since nearly all visitor traffic here concentrates into a short and very busy summer season.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for King Salmon Airport?
The IATA code for King Salmon Airport is AKN.
What is the ICAO code for King Salmon Airport?
The ICAO code for King Salmon Airport is PAKN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.