Talkeetna Airport — Talkeetna, United States

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Looking for the Talkeetna airport code? Talkeetna Airport's IATA code is TKA (ICAO: PATK).

Distance & flight time from TKA

Talkeetna Airport

Talkeetna Airport, coded TKA, sits in the small Alaskan town of Talkeetna, widely known as the primary staging point for mountaineering expeditions to Denali, North America's tallest peak. The airport supports air taxi operators offering flightseeing tours and glacier landings, along with charter flights transporting climbers and their gear toward base camps on the mountain. Talkeetna itself has a frontier character, blending tourism with its historical role as a railroad and mining town. TKA's runway and adjacent float pond enable both wheeled and seaplane operations, making it a versatile hub for adventure tourism. Visitors often pass through TKA en route to some of Alaska's most dramatic wilderness scenery.

Runways at Talkeetna Airport (TKA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
1/193500 ft (1067 m)75 ft (23 m)Asphalt

Radio frequencies for Talkeetna Airport (TKA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF FSSTalkeetna Flight Service Station / CTAF123.6 MHz

Airports near Talkeetna Airport (TKA)

TKA serves Talkeetna, Alaska, the main gateway for Denali climbing expeditions and scenic flightseeing tours over North America's tallest mountain.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Talkeetna Airport?

The IATA code for Talkeetna Airport is TKA.

What is the ICAO code for Talkeetna Airport?

The ICAO code for Talkeetna Airport is PATK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.