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Kantishna Airport

Kantishna, AlaskaElevation 1,575 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,887 ft

10/28
Dimensions
1,887 x 45 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 10
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kantishna Airport is in Kantishna, Alaska. Field elevation 1,575 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJASON LUDINGTON
Manager phone907-451-5280
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5Z5
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates63.5417, -150.9940
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PVT ROTORWING NA EXC EMERG.
›ROAD E OF RWY.
›CANYON RWY; EXP WIND SHEER.
›LMTD TSNT PRKG.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗5Z5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5Z5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5Z5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5Z5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5Z5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5Z5?
5Z5 sits at 1,575 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5Z5?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.