PFKU · KYU

Koyukuk Airport

Koyukuk, AlaskaElevation 149 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

07/25
Dimensions
4,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0779°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25259°T
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Koyukuk Airport is in Koyukuk, Alaska. Field elevation 149 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJASON LUNDINGTON
Manager phone(907) 451-5280
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPFKU / KYU
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.8761, -157.7270
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
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

COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -47C.
PLASTIC MKRS.
PLASTIC MKRS.
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
ACTVT PAPI RWY 07; REIL RWY 07; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
SOFT WHEN WET; RUTS & GRASS ENTIRE LEN.
SNOW REMOVAL OPS MNT CTAF.
RWY COND UNMNT; RCMND VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PFKU have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PFKU. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PFKU have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PFKU. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PFKU?
PFKU sits at 149 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PFKU?
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.