Ketchikan International Airport

KTN · PAKT · Ketchikan, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
92 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,500 ft 11/29
Runway
1
Mag var
21E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:34 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:11 AM12:11Z
Sunrise04:58 AM12:58Z
Sunset08:47 PM04:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:34 PM05:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:34 PM → 04:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:47 PM → 03:58 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 205°downwind 295°base 025°final 115°45° entry1129

RWY 11RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
115° mag · 136° true
Dimensions
7,500 × 150 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (ECH) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
123.6

Enter the right downwind (heading 295°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
85 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 103 ft, 3,300 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
92 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 207k, Dual tandem 350k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Ketchikan”
ASOS/AWOS
134.45

Taxi & takeoff

“Ketchikan”
CTAF
123.6

Also

Flight service
118.5 LOW 121.5 122.2 123.6 134.45
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
243.0KETCHIKAN RCO · KTN FSS
284.6ANNETTE ISLAND RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 11
RunwayILS
RWY 11ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (ECH) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

ANN 117.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ANN · Annette Island VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r324° / 18.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAKT / KTN
Coordinates
55.3556, -131.7140
Elevation
92 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
21E
Sectional chart
KETCHIKAN
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 134.45 · ☎ 907-247-8801
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KETCHIKAN · 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 134.45 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Juneau Radio (OPN HRS KETCHIKAN FSS CLSD.)
NOTAM facility
KTN
Attendance
ALL 0600-2130
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I B
Landing fee
Yes
Airport phone
907-225-9481
Activated
1973/04
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN KTN FSS CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 11 & 29 OPR CONSLY. on 123.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 29: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
BCHGR, Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
6860 GLACIER HIGHWAY, JUNEAU, AK
907-465-1786
Manager
ALEX PUERA
1000 ARPT TERMINAL WAY, KETCHIKAN, AK
907-225-6800
Remarks FAA · 22 notes

General

  • TRRN CAUSES TURB ON ARR & DEP ROUTES.
  • ALERT: SPL ATC RULES PART 93 & STD VFR ARR & DEP PROC & PAT INFO - SEE REG NOTICE.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PRIOR TO OPS ON APRON/TWY ALL ACFT CTC KTN FSS & ADZ INTNS.
  • SFC COND RPRTS REFLECT CONDS WHILE ARPT ATNDD ONLY.
  • CTN AIR TAXI & BOATS IN HARBOR; FLOATING DEBRIS PSBL.
  • SNOW & ICE REMOVAL NA WHEN ARPT UNATTND.
  • USCG HELI 55-21-27.6N/131-42-19.8W; INVOF KETCHIKAN INTL ARPT & SEAPLAN BASE; MED-VAC MISSIONS ONLY - POC COMMANDER CG DISTRICT 17, 709 W 9TH ST, RM 661. BOX 25517 JUNEAU, AK 99802 - 907-463-2247/2000.
  • WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • TWY C LGTS OTS INDEF.
  • PPR FOR LDG DURG UNATNDD HRS - FBO 907-531-9891 FOR ARNGMT & CALL OUT CHARGE.
  • GA APRON; TWY C; NE SECTION OF MAIN APRON PCN 21/F/B/X/T.
  • DOCK W OF ARPT CLSD NOV 1 - APR 1; PPR OVNGT - AMGR; FERRY BTW ARPT & CITY OPR CONSLY WHEN ARPT ATNDD.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 510/F/B/X/T
  • SAND USED TO ENHANCE FRICTION MAY NOT MEET FAA SPECS.
  • WX PMTG FOR LIGHT SINGLE/TWIN ENG.
  • PAPI UNUSBL 5 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 NM.

Lighting

  • WHEN KTN FSS CLSD OPR CONSLY.
  • WHEN KTN FSS CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 11 & 29 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • 0630-2030 - 122.95 OR 907-531-9891.

Contact

  • ALEX PEURA
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About PAKT

Ketchikan International Airport (KTN · PAKT) is an airport in Ketchikan, AK, at 92 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAKT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAKT have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAKT?

Ketchikan International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 7,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAKT?

Ketchikan International Airport is in Ketchikan, AK, at an elevation of 92 ft MSL. Coordinates: 55.3556, -131.7140.

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