Port Clarence Coast Guard Station — Port Clarence, United States

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The airport code for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (Port Clarence) is KPC — its ICAO code is PAPC.

Distance & flight time from KPC

Port Clarence Coast Guard Station

Port Clarence Coast Guard Station occupies a remote spot on the Seward Peninsula in western Alaska, at an elevation of just 10 feet on the low coastal ground facing the Bering Sea. Its single asphalt runway of about 4,497 feet reflects the airfield's origins as a support site rather than a commercial airport. This is one of the most isolated corners of the United States, far from the road network and close to the narrow waters separating Alaska from Russia. The KPC code identifies the field within aviation databases, marking a facility whose role has been tied to Coast Guard and support operations along Alaska's exposed western coastline.

Runways at Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
16/344497 ft (1371 m)120 ft (37 m)ASPH

Radio frequencies for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO569.6 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.8 MHz

Airports near Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC)

The KPC code mainly identifies the Port Clarence field in aviation databases rather than for public booking, given its remote western Alaska location. It keeps this Seward Peninsula strip distinct from other bush Alaska airfields.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station?

The IATA code for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station is KPC.

What is the ICAO code for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station?

The ICAO code for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station is PAPC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.