Port Heiden Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 4m 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 Port Heiden Airport
Port Heiden Airport is a state-owned public airport located six nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Port Heiden, in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. The scheduled airline services to King Salmon Airport are provided by Peninsula Airways (PenAir).
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Port Heiden Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PASD.
Live weather
PASDNOTAMs
PASDReference 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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 100 ft | Gvl | Lighted | Open |
| 13 / 31 | 4,000 ft / 1,219 m | 100 ft | Gvl | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 135.400 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 132.900 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.800 MHz |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.000 MHz |
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (2)
Obstacle departure procedures (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
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 13% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | -1,042 ft | |
| Feb | 41% | -1,115 ft | |
| Mar | 57% | -1,511 ft | |
| Apr | 46% | -1,129 ft | |
| May | 49% | -779 ft | |
| Jun | 46% | -566 ft | |
| Jul | 44% | -381 ft | |
| Aug | 48% | -201 ft | |
| Sep | 65% | -271 ft | |
| Oct | 61% | -527 ft | |
| Nov | 58% | -852 ft | |
| Dec | 55% | -981 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,511–-201 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Heiden Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Port Heiden Airport?
The ICAO code for Port Heiden Airport is PAPH, and its IATA code is PTH.
Where is Port Heiden Airport located?
Port Heiden Airport is medium airport located in Port Heiden, United States, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).
How many runways does Port Heiden Airport have?
Port Heiden Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.
Which airlines fly to Port Heiden Airport?
Airlines historically serving Port Heiden Airport include Aero Flight (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Port Heiden Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Port Heiden Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Port Heiden Airport in?
Port Heiden Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Port Heiden Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Heiden Airport is approximately 10.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Port Heiden Airport?
The nearest airport to Port Heiden Airport is Scottys Island Airstrip (US-6263), about 14.9 nm to the sse, followed by Chignik Lagoon Airport and Chignik Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Port Heiden Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.