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Ketchikan International Airport

PAKT / KTN

Ketchikan, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 06:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

06:00Z

☀️ Day

MVFR

Flight Rules

13°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 12°C

12kt

140° G22kt

3 SM

Visibility

2,500ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

30.03

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PAKT 160600Z AUTO 14012G22KT 3SM +RA BR FEW019 BKN025 OVC035 13/12 A3003 RMK AO2 P0004 T01330122 TSNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 89ft

FEW 1,900ft AGL

BKN 2,500ft AGL

OVC 3,500ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,900ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,989ft AMSL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

2,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,589ft AMSL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

3,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,589ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.03 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.94 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (89 ft)

Pressure Alt

-21 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -240 ft

ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF PAKT 160545Z 1606/1706 14016G25KT 3SM RA BR SCT015 OVC030 FM160800 14013G23KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015 FM161300 14010G20KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015 FM161700 14010G20KT P6SM BKN100 FM162100 14013G23KT P6SM BKN100 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND TIL 161500

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:07Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 140° 16kt

Visibility: 3SM

Ceiling: 3,000ft

Rain, Mist

08:00Z FM160800

+2h

MVFR 140° 13kt

Visibility: 5SM

Ceiling: 1,500ft

Light Rain, Mist

13:00Z FM161300

+7h

MVFR 140° 10kt

Visibility: 5SM

Ceiling: 1,500ft

Light Rain, Mist

17:00Z FM161700

+11h

VFR 140° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 10,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

↑

AKT

11 ✈️

ESE

WNW

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 11/29 Active: 11	7,500 ft	150 ft	ASPH-G	136°	↑ 10.4kt • ↔ 6.0kt 30° angle
ESE/WNW	9,500 ft	1,500 ft	WATER	0°	↓ 9.2kt • ↔ 7.7kt 140° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ketchikan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAKT

IATA Code: KTN

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 89 ft MSL

Location

City: Ketchikan

Country: US

Latitude: 55.355598°

Longitude: -131.714005°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT9

Runway Information

Runway 11/29

Length: 7,500 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASPH-G

ILS: No

Runway ESE/WNW

Length: 9,500 ft

Width: 1,500 ft

Surface: WATER

ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

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About Ketchikan International Airport

Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT/KTN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ketchikan, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 89 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (11/29, ESE/WNW) with ASPH-G and WATER surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.