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Small airport

Drift River Airport

IATA DRFICAO 3AK5🇺🇸 Kenai
Coordinates
60.5889°N, 152.1620°W
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
21:22
Civil dusk
22:09

About 14h 23m 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 Drift River Airport

Drift River Airport is a small airport in Kenai, United States (IATA DRF). It sits at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 4,100 ft / 1,250 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Trading Bay Production Airport (5AK0), about 17.3 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,100 ft / 1,250 m150 ftGravelLightedOpen
H140 ft / 12 m20 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Drift River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Drift River Airport?

Drift River Airport uses the IATA code DRF.

Where is Drift River Airport located?

Drift River Airport is small airport located in Kenai, United States, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Drift River Airport have?

Drift River Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,100 ft / 1,250 m.

What time zone is Drift River Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Drift River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Drift River Airport is approximately 13.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Drift River Airport?

The nearest airport to Drift River Airport is Trading Bay Production Airport (5AK0), about 17.3 nm to the ne, followed by Salamatof Beach Airport and Johnson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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