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Ketchikan International Airport

Ketchikan · Alaska · United States

PAKTIATA KTN

Airport overview

Ketchikan International Airport serves Ketchikan, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 2,286 metres (7,500 feet). The directory lists 2 FBOs and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code: PAKT
IATA code: KTN
Local / reference code: KTN
Location: Ketchikan · Alaska · United States
Coordinates: 55.354083, -131.711222
Elevation above sea level: 28 m / 92.4 ft
Time zone: America/Sitka
Reported access: Public use
Longest open paved runway: 2,286 m / 7,500 ft
Business-aviation facilities: 2 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types: 100LL
Control tower: No
Customs airport designation: No
Landing-rights designation: Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (3 recorded)

All recorded runways at Ketchikan International Airport
Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting / status
WNW/ESE	2,896 m9,500 ft	457 m1,500 ft	WATER	Lighting not reportedReported open
11/29	2,286 m7,500 ft	46 m150 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open
ESE/WNW	2,896 m9,500 ft	457 m1,500 ft	WATER	UnlightedRecorded closed

Runway WNW/ESE · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
ESE	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
WNW	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
ESE	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
WNW	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 11/29 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
11	136°	26 m / 84.9 ft	Not reported	55.36141, -131.72383
29	316°	27 m / 89.2 ft	Not reported	55.34674, -131.69861

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
11	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	ILS/DME / MALSR
29	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway ESE/WNW · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
ESE	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
WNW	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 2

Fixed-base operator

Aero Services Ketchikan

1500 Airport Terminal Way, Ketchikan, AK 99901, United States
Winter: Mon-Fri 06:30-20:00, Sat-Sun 06:30-19:00; Summer: Mon-Fri 06:30-21:30, Sat-Sun 06:30-20:00; 24hrs on request

Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Courtesy car · Shuttle

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Fixed-base operator

Misty Fjords Air

1250 Airport Terminal Way, Hangar No. 3, Ketchikan International Airport, Ketchikan, AK 99901, United States
Winter: Mon-Fri 08:15-16:00 (call ahead for arrangements); Summer: Mon-Sun 07:00-19:00

Wi-Fi · Shuttle · Hangar space · Fuel coordination · Crew lounge

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History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1973-04; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Alaska Dot&Pf Southcoast Region. The recorded operator is Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.

Inception year: Not reported
Airport activation date: 1973-04
Recorded owner: Alaska Dot&Pf Southcoast Region
Recorded operator: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Airport manager: Alex Puera
Manager telephone: 907-225-6800

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

Type	Service	Frequency
ATIS	ATIS	119.9 MHz
CNTR	ANCHORAGE CNTR	118.5 MHz
CTAF	CTAF	123.6 MHz
FSS	RDO	123.6 MHz
UNIC	UNICOM	122.95 MHz

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (24)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

AIRPORTWHEN KTN FSS CLSD OPR CONSLY.
AIRPORTACR 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.
AIRPORTTRRN CAUSES TURB ON ARR & DEP ROUTES.
AIRPORTALERT: SPL ATC RULES PART 93 & STD VFR ARR & DEP PROC & PAT INFO - SEE REG NOTICE.
AIRPORTBIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
AIRPORTPRIOR TO OPS ON APRON/TWY ALL ACFT CTC KTN FSS & ADZ INTNS.
AIRPORTSFC COND RPRTS REFLECT CONDS WHILE ARPT ATNDD ONLY.
AIRPORTCTN AIR TAXI & BOATS IN HARBOR; FLOATING DEBRIS PSBL.
AIRPORTSNOW & ICE REMOVAL NA WHEN ARPT UNATTND.
AIRPORTUSCG 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.
AIRPORT WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
AIRPORTTWY C LGTS OTS INDEF.
AIRPORTPPR FOR LDG DURG UNATNDD HRS - FBO 907-531-9891 FOR ARNGMT & CALL OUT CHARGE.
AIRPORTGA APRON; TWY C; NE SECTION OF MAIN APRON PCN 21/F/B/X/T.
AIRPORTDOCK W OF ARPT CLSD NOV 1 - APR 1; PPR OVNGT - AMGR; FERRY BTW ARPT & CITY OPR CONSLY WHEN ARPT ATNDD.
AIRPORTWHEN KTN FSS CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; HIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 11 & 29 OPR CONSLY.
AIRPORTLNDG FEE FOR GA ACFT UNDER 6000 LB & FLOAT PLANE USE OF SPB FLOAT.
AIRPORT_CONTACTALEX PEURA
AIRPORT_SERVICESKED ACR SVC AVBL; OTR TIMES PPR.
FUEL_TYPE0630-2030 - 122.95 OR 907-531-9891.
RUNWAYSAND USED TO ENHANCE FRICTION MAY NOT MEET FAA SPECS.
RUNWAY_ENDWX PMTG FOR LIGHT SINGLE/TWIN ENG.
RUNWAY_ENDPAPI UNUSBL 5 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
RUNWAY_ENDPAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 NM.