Iliamna Airport — Iliamna, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Iliamna Airport (Iliamna) is ILI — its ICAO code is PAIL.
Distance & flight time from ILI
Iliamna Airport
ILI is Iliamna Airport, located in the small community of Iliamna, Alaska, near the shores of Lake Iliamna, the state's largest lake. The airport serves as a critical transport hub for this remote area of southwest Alaska, supporting local residents, sport fishing tourism, and access to nearby villages that have no road connections to the outside world. ILI is also a staging point for anglers and hunters heading into the surrounding wilderness, given the region's renowned salmon runs and big-game hunting grounds. The airport handles small aircraft predominantly, consistent with the bush-flying culture essential to daily life and commerce throughout roadless rural Alaska.
Runways at Iliamna Airport (ILI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5086 ft (1550 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 4800 ft (1463 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| E/W | 2998 ft (914 m) | 400 ft (122 m) | WATER |
| N/S | 2892 ft (881 m) | 400 ft (122 m) | WATER |
Radio frequencies for Iliamna Airport (ILI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 134.95 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.95 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 118.8 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.6 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 123.6 MHz |
| RCO | KENAI RDO | 121.2 MHz |
| RFSS | KENAI RDO | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Iliamna Airport (ILI)
- Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (SVW) — 153.7 km (95.5 mi)
- King Salmon Airport (AKN) — 155.4 km (96.6 mi)
- Homer Airport (HOM) — 192.9 km (119.9 mi)
- Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK) — 215.5 km (133.9 mi)
- Dillingham Airport (DLG) — 218.2 km (135.6 mi)
- Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) — 222.2 km (138.1 mi)
- Egegik Airport (EGX) — 224.5 km (139.5 mi)
- Soldotna Airport (SXQ) — 229.0 km (142.3 mi)
ILI serves Iliamna, Alaska, a hub for fishing and hunting trips near Lake Iliamna; essential for bush flights to surrounding roadless villages in southwest Alaska.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Iliamna Airport?
The IATA code for Iliamna Airport is ILI.
What is the ICAO code for Iliamna Airport?
The ICAO code for Iliamna Airport is PAIL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.