Gulkana Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 14h 22m 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 Gulkana Airport
Gulkana Airport is a state owned, public use airport located four nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Gulkana, in the Copper River Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is also five miles (8 km) northeast of Glenallen. Scheduled passenger service is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PAGKNOTAMs
PAGKReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 5,001 ft / 1,524 m | 100 ft | Asph-g | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 134.850 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.500 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.900 MHz |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.200 MHz |
| MISC | TWEB | 115.600 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (3)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GULKANA CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: SSE (from about 157.5°), on 23% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | -1,676 ft | |
| Feb | 75% | -1,226 ft | |
| Mar | 86% | -544 ft | |
| Apr | 95% | 424 ft | |
| May | 94% | 1,130 ft | |
| Jun | 95% | 1,703 ft | |
| Jul | 95% | 1,827 ft | |
| Aug | 94% | 1,662 ft | |
| Sep | 87% | 1,240 ft | |
| Oct | 79% | 354 ft | |
| Nov | 67% | -684 ft | |
| Dec | 70% | -1,375 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,676–1,827 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gulkana Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Gulkana Airport?
The ICAO code for Gulkana Airport is PAGK, and its IATA code is GKN.
Where is Gulkana Airport located?
Gulkana Airport is medium airport located in Gulkana, United States, at an elevation of 1,586 ft (483 m).
How many runways does Gulkana Airport have?
Gulkana Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,001 ft / 1,524 m.
What time zone is Gulkana Airport in?
Gulkana Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Gulkana Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Gulkana Airport is approximately 15.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Gulkana Airport?
The nearest airport to Gulkana Airport is Jacobus Field (8AK1), about 7.9 nm to the nne, followed by Copper Center 2 Airport and Crosswind Lake Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Gulkana Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.