Drive time to Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)

Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA / PAEN) is a medium-sized airport serving Kenai, Alaska. It sits 99 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 7,855 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Anchorage, AK — the airport lies about 64 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to ENA from cities near Kenai

The 1 largest population centres within 90 miles of ENA. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Kenai Municipal Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Anchorage, AK 64 mi south-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near ENA

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

Reference

ENA at a glance

IATA code
ENA
ICAO code
PAEN
Serving
Kenai, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
99 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
7,855 ft
Coordinates
60.5710, -151.2452
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 ENA

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from ENA, 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 ENA, 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 →

Same state

Other airports in Alaska

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FAQ

Questions about driving to ENA

How long does it take to drive to ENA?

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 Kenai Municipal Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 1 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Kenai?

Kenai Municipal Airport uses the IATA code ENA and the ICAO code PAEN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 99 feet above sea level.

How far is ENA from Anchorage?

Anchorage, AK is about 64 miles from ENA in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Anchorage as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near ENA?

Within 200 miles: ANC (59 mi), HOM (65 mi), MRI (65 mi), ILI (138 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 ENA?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to ENA. 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.