PAKT · KTN
Ketchikan International Airport
Ketchikan, AlaskaElevation 89 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
11/29
RWY 11136°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 29316°T
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
WNW/ESE
RWY ESE
RWY WNW
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ketchikan International Airport is in Ketchikan, Alaska. Field elevation 89 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerALEX PUERA
Manager phone907-225-6800
AttendedDaily, 0600–2130
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAKT / KTN
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.3556, -131.7140
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.9
ATIS
ATIS
118.5
ANCHORAGE CNTR
CNTR
123.6
CTAF
CTAF
123.6
RDO
FSS
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PCR VALUE: 510/F/B/X/T
›ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX NA IN EXCESS OF 15 MIN BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP WO PPR WITH AMGR & CFM ARFF SVC AVBL BFR LDG OR TKOF.
›LNDG FEE FOR GA ACFT UNDER 6000 LB & FLOAT PLANE USE OF SPB FLOAT.
›WX PMTG FOR LIGHT SINGLE/TWIN ENG.
›ALEX PEURA
›SNOW & ICE REMOVAL NA WHEN ARPT UNATTND.
›CTN AIR TAXI & BOATS IN HARBOR; FLOATING DEBRIS PSBL.
›SFC COND RPRTS REFLECT CONDS WHILE ARPT ATNDD ONLY.
›PRIOR TO OPS ON APRON/TWY ALL ACFT CTC KTN FSS & ADZ INTNS.
›TRRN CAUSES TURB ON ARR & DEP ROUTES.
›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.
›DOCK W OF ARPT CLSD NOV 1 - APR 1; PPR OVNGT - AMGR; FERRY BTW ARPT & CITY OPR CONSLY WHEN ARPT ATNDD.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›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.
›SKED ACR SVC AVBL; OTR TIMES PPR.
›0630-2030 - 122.95 OR 907-531-9891.
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 NM.
›PAPI UNUSBL 5 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›SAND USED TO ENHANCE FRICTION MAY NOT MEET FAA SPECS.
›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.
›ALERT: SPL ATC RULES PART 93 & STD VFR ARR & DEP PROC & PAT INFO - SEE REG NOTICE.
›GA APRON; TWY C; NE SECTION OF MAIN APRON PCN 21/F/B/X/T.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAKT have a METAR?
Yes. PAKT is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAKT have a TAF?
When PAKT issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAKT?
PAKT sits at 89 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAKT?
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.