Aleknagik / New Airport — Aleknagik, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAleknagik / New Airport in Aleknagik uses the IATA code WKK, with 5A8 as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from WKK
Aleknagik / New Airport
Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK) serves the small community of Aleknagik in southwest Alaska, located near the shores of Lake Aleknagik in the Bristol Bay region. The airstrip provides essential bush flying access for residents in an area with no connecting road network to the state's highway system, making air travel the primary means of transport alongside boats. WKK supports small aircraft operations tied to subsistence fishing, seasonal salmon harvesting, and local commerce typical of rural Alaskan villages. As with many Bush Alaska airports, WKK functions as a lifeline connecting Aleknagik to regional centers like Dillingham for supplies, medical care, and mail delivery.
Runways at Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2030 ft (619 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | GRVL-DIRT-F |
Radio frequencies for Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK)
- Dillingham Airport (DLG) — 27.2 km (16.9 mi)
- King Salmon Airport (AKN) — 131.2 km (81.5 mi)
- Egegik Airport (EGX) — 141.6 km (88.0 mi)
- Platinum Airport (PTU) — 185.4 km (115.2 mi)
- Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) — 209.8 km (130.4 mi)
- Iliamna Airport (ILI) — 215.5 km (133.9 mi)
- Bethel Airport (BET) — 244.3 km (151.8 mi)
- Port Heiden Airport (PTH) — 258.5 km (160.6 mi)
WKK is Aleknagik / New Airport in southwest Alaska's Bristol Bay region, a bush airstrip providing essential air access to a remote roadless village dependent on salmon fishing.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Aleknagik / New Airport?
The IATA code for Aleknagik / New Airport is WKK.
What is the ICAO code for Aleknagik / New Airport?
The ICAO code for Aleknagik / New Airport is 5A8. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.