Drive time to Yakutat Airport (YAK)

Yakutat Airport (YAK / PAYA) is a medium-sized airport serving Yakutat, Alaska. It sits 33 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 7,732 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is HNS (Haines Airport), 147 miles east.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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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 YAK

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

Reference

YAK at a glance

IATA code
YAK
ICAO code
PAYA
Serving
Yakutat, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
33 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
7,732 ft
Coordinates
59.5087, -139.6604
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 YAK

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

How long does it take to drive to YAK?

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 Yakutat Airport.

What is the airport code for Yakutat?

Yakutat Airport uses the IATA code YAK and the ICAO code PAYA. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 33 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near YAK?

Within 200 miles: HNS (147 mi), GST (159 mi), JNU (198 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 YAK?

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