In late June, the ramp at King Salmon Airport (IATA: AKN, ICAO: PAKN) becomes a staging ground for the biggest wild salmon run on earth: Bristol Bay supplies more than half the world's sockeye, tens of millions of fish landing in a few short weeks. Alaska Air Cargo now flies larger Boeing 737-800 freighters nonstop from King Salmon to Seattle, lifting roughly 600,000 pounds of fresh sockeye in a single season, while Everts Air Cargo serves the field with MD-80s on its freight network. Alaska Airlines adds seasonal daily jet service from Anchorage, and bush operators shuttle to canneries and fishing camps. Frozen product mostly leaves by sea; urgent fresh fish and everything the season consumes moves by air, off an oversized runway left from the Cold War. Today Katmai National Park's famous bears keep the summer floatplanes busy.

Air Freight & Cargo

Airlines & Network

Stations

Northern Air Cargo · NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of King Salmon Airport?▼

The IATA code of King Salmon Airport is AKN. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is King Salmon Airport located?▼

King Salmon Airport is located in King Salmon, US.

What is the ICAO code of King Salmon Airport?▼

The ICAO code of King Salmon Airport is PAKN. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of King Salmon Airport?▼

King Salmon Airport is at an elevation of 22 meters (73 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

58.67784, -156.65196

22 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from King Salmon

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Last updated: 27 June 2026

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