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Klawock Airport

AKW · PAKW · KLW · Klawock, AK · 80 ft elevation · var 20E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAKW / KLW
Coordinates
55.5792, -133.0760
Elevation
80 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
KETCHIKAN
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KETCHIKAN
NOTAM facility
AKW
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1975/05
Distance from city
2 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
03:08 AM11:08Z
Sunrise04:09 AM12:09Z
Sunset09:40 PM05:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:40 PM06:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:40 PM → 03:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:40 PM → 03:09 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF. on 120.9 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) · 20: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

02TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 02 · 019°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
120.9

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 02/20

5,000 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Double wheel 100k.

02
Heading
019° mag · 39° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 60 ft L/R of centerline
20
Heading
199° mag · 219° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 60 ft L of centerline
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ASOS135.45
CNTR118.5ANCHORAGE CNTR
CTAF120.9
FSS122.25KETCHIKAN RDO

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches2

Departures

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
P.O. BOX 112506, JUNEAU, AK
(907) 755-2229
Manager
JOSEPH JOHNSON
PO BOX 91, ALASKA DOT&PF, CRAIG, AK
907-755-2622

Remarks FAA

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT. RPT BIRD ACT TO AMGR OR FSS.
  • HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
  • COND UNMNT; MAINT IREG; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
  • PAJA ON RWY, TWY & PRKG APRON NA.
  • CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • RCMD DALGT OPS ONLY.
  • IREG WIND CONDS.
  • CLSD TO ACFT OVR 12500 LBS GTW EXC PPR - AMGR.
  • WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -10C.
  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20; WINDSOCK; APRON LGTS - 122.25.
  • SLOPES DOWN 55-65 FT FM THRS TO CNTR. EXP DOWNDRAFT & TURB INVOF RWY 02 TDZ.
  • APCH SLOPE 0:1. ROAD BOTH SIDES OF RWY 0-200 FT FM THR.
  • APCH SLOPE 0:1. ROAD ON L SIDE OF RWY 0-200 FT FM THR.
  • 700 FT HILL 2 MI NE OF THR.
  • RWY 20 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAKW in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About PAKW

Klawock Airport (AKW · PAKW · KLW) is an airport in Klawock, AK, at 80 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAKW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAKW have a control tower?

No. Klawock Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at PAKW?

Klawock Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAKW?

Klawock Airport is in Klawock, AK, at an elevation of 80 ft MSL. Coordinates: 55.5792, -133.0760.

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