King Salmon Airport (AKN)
King Salmon, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
PAKN
IATA
AKN
Elevation
73 ft
Region
US-AK
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GPS Code: PAKN
Local Code: AKN
Location: 58.677845° N, -156.651965° E
Continent: North America
Type: Medium Airport
Keywords: Naknek Air Force Base
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Airport Routes
King Salmon Airport (AKN) offers 21 flight routes operated by 7 airlines. Major carriers include Grant Aviation, Horizon, Alaska Airlines and others. Popular destinations from King Salmon include Anchorage Intl, Port Heiden, Seattle-Tacoma Intl, Birchwood and Cold Bay.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
Popular Flight Routes
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Details | Route Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Naknek Nr 2 | WSN |
South Naknek | C208 | Grant Aviation | 69 flights · 13 mi | |
| Chignik | KCG |
Chignik | C208 | Grant Aviation | 67 flights · 176 mi | |
| Anchorage Intl | ANC |
Anchorage | E75L | Horizon | 62 flights · 288 mi | |
| Anchorage Intl | ANC |
Anchorage | B737 | Alaska Airlines | 54 flights · 288 mi | |
| Egegik | EGX |
Egegik | CN1 | Grant Aviation | 36 flights · 43 mi | |
| Igiugig | IGG |
Igiugig | CN1 | Grant Aviation | 36 flights · 52 mi | |
| Anchorage Intl | ANC |
Anchorage | ASTR | UNKNOWN | 13 flights · 288 mi | |
| Pilot Point | PIP |
Pilot Point | CN1 | Grant Aviation | 10 flights · 83 mi | |
| Dillingham | DLG |
Dillingham | C208 | Grant Aviation | 8 flights · 71 mi | |
| Perryville | KPV |
Perryville | C208 | Grant Aviation | 6 flights · 213 mi | |
| Anchorage Intl | ANC |
Anchorage | SB20 | Sterling Airways | 5 flights · 295 mi | |
| Port Heiden | PTH |
Port Heiden | C208 | Grant Aviation | 4 flights · 139 mi | |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field | BFI |
Seattle | C56X | UNKNOWN | 3 flights · 1597 mi | |
| Cold Bay | CDB |
Cold Bay | B190 | AER | 2 flights · 334 mi | |
| Homer | HOM |
Homer | BE10 | Reeve Aleutian | 2 flights · 195 mi | |
| Anchorage Intl | ANC |
Anchorage | BE20 | TransNorthern | 2 flights · 288 mi | |
| Port Heiden | PTH |
Port Heiden | PC12 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 142 mi | |
| Portland Intl | PDX |
Portland | GLF4 | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 1679 mi | |
| Birchwood | — |
Birchwood | BE20 | TransNorthern | 1 flight · 332 mi | |
| Seattle-Tacoma Intl | SEA |
Seattle | B737 | Alaska Airlines | 1 flight · 1600 mi | |
| Merrill Field | MRI |
Anchorage | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | 1 flight · 315 mi |
Top Airlines
Operating at King Salmon AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grant Aviation
GUN
/ GV
|
8 | 236 | 8 | Mar 7, 2026 |
Horizon
QXE
/ QX
|
1 | 62 | 1 | May 9, 2026 |
Alaska Airlines
ASA
/ AS
|
2 | 55 | 2 | May 8, 2026 |
Sterling Airways
SRY
/ VC
|
1 | 5 | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 |
|
TransNorthern
TNV
|
2 | 3 | 2 | Aug 29, 2025 |
|
Alaska Central Express
AER
/ KO
|
1 | 2 | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
|
Reeve Aleutian
RVV
|
1 | 2 | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12/30 |
8901 ft | 150 ft | ASPH-F | Active |
NW/SE |
4000 ft | 500 ft | WATER | Active |
18/36 |
4017 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | HARMONY | 140.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.8 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 124.8 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 121.9 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| OPS | OPS | 37.22 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxi service is extremely limited and provided by small, local operators. It is highly recommended to pre-book any taxi or shuttle service in advance, as cabs are not typically waiting at the airport. Many local lodges and outfitters provide their own shuttle services for guests with prior arrangements.
Rental Cars
There are no major national car rental chains at the airport. Car rentals are available through local companies, such as King Salmon Auto Rental. Vehicle selection is limited and may consist of older, more rugged trucks and SUVs suited for local conditions. Advance reservations are essential due to limited inventory.
Public Transportation
There is no public bus or transit system serving King Salmon Airport or the surrounding community. Transportation must be arranged privately through taxis, rental cars, or pre-arranged shuttles provided by local lodges or tour operators.
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