Klawock Airport

AKW · PAKW · KLW · Klawock, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
80 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:38 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:17 AM12:17Z
Sunrise05:04 AM13:04Z
Sunset08:52 PM04:52Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:38 PM05:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:38 PM → 04:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:52 PM → 04:04 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 289°downwind 019°base 109°final 199°45° entry2002

RWY 20RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
199° mag · 219° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
120.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 019°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
80 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 60 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
80 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Double wheel 100k.

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

“Klawock”
ASOS/AWOS
135.45

Taxi & takeoff

“Klawock”
CTAF
120.9

Also

Flight service
118.5 LOW 122.25
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
115.8/105XAKW DME
284.6ANNETTE ISLAND RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAKW / KLW
Coordinates
55.5792, -133.0760
Elevation
80 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
KETCHIKAN
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 135.45 · ☎ 907-755-2641
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KETCHIKAN · 122.25 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Ketchikan Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
AKW
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-225-9481
Activated
1975/05
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF. on 120.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) · 20: 4-light PAPI (left).

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
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
P.O. BOX 112506, JUNEAU, AK
(907) 755-2229
Manager
JOSEPH JOHNSON
PO BOX 91, ALASKA DOT&PF, CRAIG, AK
907-755-2622
Remarks FAA · 17 notes

General

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT. RPT BIRD ACT TO AMGR OR FSS.
  • HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
  • COND UNMNT; MAINT IREG; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
  • PAJA ON RWY, TWY & PRKG APRON NA.
  • CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • RCMD DALGT OPS ONLY.
  • IREG WIND CONDS.
  • CLSD TO ACFT OVR 12500 LBS GTW EXC PPR - AMGR.
  • WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -10C.

Runways

  • SLOPES DOWN 55-65 FT FM THRS TO CNTR. EXP DOWNDRAFT & TURB INVOF RWY 02 TDZ.
  • 700 FT HILL 2 MI NE OF THR.
  • RWY 20 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20; WINDSOCK; APRON LGTS - 122.25.

Obstructions

  • APCH SLOPE 0:1. ROAD BOTH SIDES OF RWY 0-200 FT FM THR.
  • APCH SLOPE 0:1. ROAD ON L SIDE OF RWY 0-200 FT FM THR.
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About PAKW

Klawock Airport (AKW · PAKW · KLW) is an airport in Klawock, AK, at 80 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAKW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAKW have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAKW?

Klawock Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAKW?

Klawock Airport is in Klawock, AK, at an elevation of 80 ft MSL. Coordinates: 55.5792, -133.0760.

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