Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Small airportScheduled service

Goodnews Airport

IATA GNUICAO GNU🇺🇸 Goodnews
Coordinates
59.1176°N, 161.5752°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
23:47
Civil dusk
00:58

About 17h 48m 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 Goodnews Airport

Goodnews Airport

Goodnews Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located at Goodnews Bay in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced2,835 ft / 864 m80 ftGrvl-fUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Goodnews Airport.

Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇺🇸 More airports in United States📘 Flying in the United States: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Goodnews Airport?

Goodnews Airport uses the IATA code GNU.

Where is Goodnews Airport located?

Goodnews Airport is small airport located in Goodnews, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Goodnews Airport have?

Goodnews Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,835 ft / 864 m.

Which airlines fly to Goodnews Airport?

Airlines historically serving Goodnews Airport include Airbus France (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Goodnews Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Goodnews Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Goodnews Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Goodnews Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Goodnews Airport is approximately 9.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Goodnews Airport?

The nearest airport to Goodnews Airport is Platinum Airport (PTU), about 9.8 nm to the sw, followed by Platinum Mine Airport and Cape Newenham LRRS Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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