| King Salmon Airport PAKN AKN (King Salmon, AK) Class D: Contract Tower ranked #480 with 24,851 operations Class D service 0800-2000 AUG 1-JUN 14, 0800-2200 JUN 15-JUL 31; Other times Class E Elevation: 73
Chart Supplement (pdf version) KING SALMON (AKN)(PAKN) P (AF)
0 SE UTC–9(–8DT) N58º40.59´ W156º38.92´ 73 B ARFF Index—See Remarks NOTAM FILE AKN
RWY 12–30: H8901X150 (Grooved Asphalt) S–120, D–175, 2S–175, 2D–250, 2D/2D2–400 PCR 543 F/B/X/T HIRL RWY 18–36: H4017X100 (Grooved Asphalt) S–30, D–50 PCR 543 F/B/X/T MIRL RUNWAY DECLARED DISTANCE INFORMATION
ARRESTING GEAR/SYSTEM
RWY 12 BAK–12 1190 FT FM THR; RWY 12 BAK–12 REQ 30 MIN
NOTICE 950 FT RUNOUT.
BAK–12 1340 FT FM THR; BAK–12 REQ 30 MIN NOTICE 1200 FT
RUNOUT. RWY 30
LIGHTING When Air traffic control tower closed ACTIVATE MALSR
SERVICE: S4 FUEL 100LL, JET A
Runway 12; PAPI Runway 12 and 30; MIRL Runway 18–36; HIRL Runway
12–30—CTAF.
AIRPORT REMARKS: Attended 1600–0200Z‡. TSA regular airport; See 49 CFR 1542. All gates and doors remain secure at all times. Transient or unfamiliar pilots—Airport manager for information. Class I, ARFF Index B. Closed to air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats except Prior Permission Required in writing—Airport manager PO Box 65, King Salmon, AK 99613. ARFF equipment staffed during air carrier activity only. ARFF is available for part 121 air carrier involved in ETOPS with 30 minimum notice. Runway 18–36, not inspected for military operations. 1 in dip on centerline 1850 foot from approach end of runway 36 extends to 3 in dip 25 foot wide on W edge. General Aviation apron pavement crumbling, possible fod hazard. Jet aircraft be alert during run up to avoid jet wash damage. Airport hazard reporting only performed for 30 passenger seat aircraft. Snow/ice removal and airport hazard condition reported during attended hour. 600´ safety area approach end of runway 12. Flocks of large migratory birds in vicinity during season. Locked wheel turn Not Authorized all surfaces. Off pavement operations by aircraft and helicopter Not Authorized at air carrier Apron. Landing, takeoff or parking from dirt or grass Not Authorized. No landing, parking or takeoffs permitted from dirt or grass. Taxiway P closed. Apron slots 4–7 North of military hangar closed except propeller aircraft. Civilian transient parking on southeast ramp only; other parking greater than 48 hours requires permit. Private jets parking on the southeast section of E Ramp–Airport Manager for information. No Customs available. USAF facility civilian operated with limited support; Call 24 hour prior to arrivals for operations hour; Military confirm fuel requirements 24–48 hour prior. Military fighter/emergency diversion contact Warrior/Elmendorf Supervisor of Flying 395.15; Non fighter/emergency contact King Salmon Operations. 24 hour point mountains CTAF during operations hour. Fighter aircraft expect reduced separation; similar approach characteristics and daylight 3000´; dissimilar approach characteristics and night 6000´; ahead/behind formation landing 6000´. Runway 12 touchdown RVR available August 1–June 14 1700–0500Z‡ 15 June–31 July 1700–0700Z‡. RCR during 11th AF fighter flying window. Coordinate RCR checks with King Salmon Operations 907–439–3001/907–439–6000. Operations restricted to low approach approach/Full stop landing only. Flights originating outside AK refer to USAF FCG; Customs not available. NWS balloon launch facility on airport; see inside back cover for operations detail. Business jet parking greater than 1 hour 48 hour Prior Permission Required. AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-246-3325 WEATHER DATA SOURCES: ASOS 128.8 (907) 246–7506. (Weather CAM) COMMUNICATIONS: CTAF 352.05 121.9 UNICOM 122.95 ATIS 128.8 RCO 122.2 121.9 Frequency 121.9 available when tower closed. (KENAI FSS)
ANCHORAGE CENTER APPROACH/DEPARTURE CONTROL 354.0 124.8
TOWER 279.5 118.3 (1 August–14 June 1700–0500Z‡, 15 June–31 July 1700–0700Z‡). GROUND CON 121.9 PTD 372.2 AIRSPACE: CLASS D service 1700–0500Z‡ August 1–June 14, 1700–0700Z‡ June 15–July 31; other times CLASS E. RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION: NOTAM FILE AKN. (H) (H) VORTACW 112.8
AKN Chan. 75 N58º43.48´ W156º45.14´
116º 4.4 NM to field. 95/16E.
TACAN antenna offset 150´ se
TACAN AZIMUTH unusable:
ILS/DME 110.3 I–AKN Chan. 40 Runway 12. Class IE. Glideslope autopilot coupled approach not authorized below 700´ MSL. ILS glideslope not coincident with PAPI. (radar monitoring not available for ILS glide slope). Localizer backcourse unusable beyond 20º right of course. COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Kenai FSS dial 1–866–864–1737. CTAF frequency 121.9 simulcast with 352.05. Frequency 118.3 unavailable when tower closed. • • •
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WATERWAY NW–SE: 4000X500 (WATER)
SEAPLANE REMARKS: Attended Monday–Friday 1700–0100Z‡. Deployed/transient Air Defense Alert FTRS may scramble at any time.
Flocks of large birds in the vicinity of during season. 100LL and Jet A available at seaplane base from fuel truck or UNICOM 122.95. Runway
NW–SE also used by boats.
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Database updated: 2026/03/19