Drive time to King Salmon Airport (AKN)

King Salmon Airport (AKN / PAKN) is a medium-sized airport serving King Salmon, Alaska. It sits 73 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 8,901 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is EGX (Egegik Airport), 43 miles south-west.

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Distance
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by road
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near AKN

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

AKN at a glance

IATA code
AKN
ICAO code
PAKN
Serving
King Salmon, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
73 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
8,901 ft
Coordinates
58.6778, -156.6520
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from AKN

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from AKN, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like AKN, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to AKN

How long does it take to drive to AKN?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to King Salmon Airport.

What is the airport code for King Salmon?

King Salmon Airport uses the IATA code AKN and the ICAO code PAKN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 73 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near AKN?

Within 200 miles: EGX (43 mi), DLG (71 mi), WKK (82 mi), ILI (97 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from AKN?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to AKN. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.