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Kwethluk Airport

IATA KWTICAO PFKWLocal KWT🇺🇸 Kwethluk
Coordinates
60.7903°N, 161.4440°W
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:16
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
00:02
Civil dusk
01:29

About 18h 19m 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 Kwethluk Airport

Kwethluk Airport

Kwethluk Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Kwethluk, a city in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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

Live weather

PFKW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 363,199 ft / 975 m75 ftGrvl-gUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kwethluk Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kwethluk Airport?

The ICAO code for Kwethluk Airport is PFKW, and its IATA code is KWT.

Where is Kwethluk Airport located?

Kwethluk Airport is small airport located in Kwethluk, United States, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Kwethluk Airport have?

Kwethluk Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,199 ft / 975 m.

Which airlines fly to Kwethluk Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Kwethluk Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Kwethluk Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kwethluk Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kwethluk Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kwethluk 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 Kwethluk Airport?

The nearest airport to Kwethluk Airport is Akiachak Airport (KKI), about 7.6 nm to the n, followed by Akiak Airport and Napaskiak Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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