King Salmon Airport –AKN King Salmon
King Salmon Airport with AKN code is located in King Salmon, Alaska. This state owned airport is situated in the South east part of King Salmon. It is part of the Bristol Bay Borough. Formerly the field is known as Naknek Air Force Base. Based on records, the airport has served around 50,000 passenger boarding. This has made the field as a commercial service airport. King Salmon is about 284 miles from Anchorage. Tourists often visit Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Best Time to Visit
King Salmon Airport covers around 5,000 acres of land. It is situated around 73 feet above sea level. The airport has two runways made from asphalt. Both can accommodate big aircrafts and jumbo jets, majority of the flights landing in the airport fall under general aviation. There are more than 50 planes that used this airport as a base.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The King Salmon Airport has several excellent hotels that are few minutes drive from the airfield. The King Salmon Lodge is probably the nearest lodging which is less than 5 minutes drive from the airport. It opens seasonally but can accommodate private group retreats and special events. The Sea Parrot Inn is located in nearby Seldovia, and offers BBQ grills and laundry facilities for an amazing stay in King Salmon. You can also book a stay at the Bear Paw Adventure, located just a few km away.
Other airports that serve the town are Levelock Airport (KLL) and Naknek Airport (NNK).
