Gulkana Airport

GKN · PAGK · Gulkana, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,586 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,001 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
17E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:27 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:07 AM12:07Z
Sunrise05:15 AM13:15Z
Sunset10:19 PM06:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:27 PM07:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:27 PM → 04:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:19 PM → 04:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 064°downwind 334°base 244°final 154°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
154° mag · 171° true
Dimensions
5,001 × 100 ft
TPA
2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASPH-G
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 334°) on the 45° at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Gulkana”
ASOS/AWOS
134.85

Taxi & takeoff

“Gulkana”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
119.5 LOW/HIGH 121.5 122.2
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.5GULKANA RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

GKN 115.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GKN · Gulkana VOR/DME 115.60 · 103X High r285° / 0.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAGK / GKN
Coordinates
62.1559, -145.4547
Elevation
1,586 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
17E
Sectional chart
ANCHORAGE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0600-2130; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 134.85 · ☎ 907-205-4569
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI · 121.5, 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Kenai Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
GKN
Attendance
JUN-SEP MON-FRI 0900-1700; OCT-MAY MON-FRI 1000-1500
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
1947/07
Distance from city
4 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT VASI RWY 15L & 33R; MIRL RWY 15L/33R - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
CHAD HELLER
BOX 7, GLENNALLEN, AK
907-822-3222
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT. PAEW ON RWY.
  • RWY CONDS UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • SUAIS 125.3/126.3 (1-800-758-8723).

Runways

  • OBST & BCN TWR N APCH END. SKI STRIP DURG WINTER; OTR TIMES GRVL STRIP.

Lighting

  • ACTVT VASI RWY 15L & 33R; MIRL RWY 15L/33R - CTAF.

Fuel

  • H24 WITH CREDIT CARD OR 907-822-4331.

Obstructions

  • 6 FT BRUSH 190 FT FM RWY END 90 FT R.
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About PAGK

Gulkana Airport (GKN · PAGK) is an airport in Gulkana, AK, at 1,586 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAGK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAGK have a control tower?

No. Gulkana Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PAGK?

Gulkana Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAGK?

Gulkana Airport is in Gulkana, AK, at an elevation of 1,586 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.1559, -145.4547.

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