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Kantishna Airport

ICAO 5Z5🇺🇸 Kantishna
Coordinates
63.5417°N, 150.9940°W
Elevation
1,575 ft (480 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
22:00

About 14h 11m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kantishna Airport

Kantishna Airport

Kantishna Airport is a state-owned airstrip located two nautical miles (3.7 km) northwest of the former mining district of Kantishna in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 281,887 ft / 575 m45 ftGrvl-fUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kantishna Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kantishna Airport located?

Kantishna Airport is small airport located in Kantishna, United States, at an elevation of 1,575 ft (480 m).

How many runways does Kantishna Airport have?

Kantishna Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,887 ft / 575 m.

What time zone is Kantishna Airport in?

Kantishna Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Kantishna Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kantishna Airport is approximately 13.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kantishna Airport?

The nearest airport to Kantishna Airport is Stampede Airport (Z90), about 21.6 nm to the ne, followed by Colorado Lake Airport and Summit Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kantishna Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.