Platinum Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Platinum, United States. Its IATA code is PTU and its ICAO code is PAPM. The airport lies at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 14/32, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PTU
- ICAO code
- PAPM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 15 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 59.0177, -161.8279
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft · 1,524 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Platinum Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Goodnews Airport | Goodnews, United States | 18 km · 11 mi |
| KWN Quinhagak Airport | Quinhagak, United States | 82 km · 51 mi |
| TOG Togiak Airport | Togiak Village, United States | 82 km · 51 mi |
| TWA Twin Hills Airport | Twin Hills, United States | 89 km · 55 mi |
| KKH Kongiganak Airport | Kongiganak, United States | 121 km · 75 mi |
| KWK Kwigillingok Airport | Kwigillingok, United States | 122 km · 76 mi |
| EEK Eek Airport | Eek, United States | 133 km · 83 mi |
| WTL Tuntutuliak Airport | Tuntutuliak, United States | 155 km · 96 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PTU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,216 | 2,620 | 2,277 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,905 | 3,048 | 2,648 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,830 | 3,623 | 3,148 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,131 | 3,809 | 3,310 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,156 | 3,825 | 3,324 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,616 | 4,111 | 3,573 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,615 | 4,732 | 4,112 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,859 | 4,883 | 4,243 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,919 | 4,921 | 4,276 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,821 | 5,481 | 4,763 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,878 | 5,516 | 4,794 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,040 | 6,239 | 5,421 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,118 | 6,287 | 5,463 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,209 | 6,965 | 6,052 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,666 | 8,492 | 7,379 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,276 | 10,114 | 8,789 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ANCHORAGE ARTCC | 127.600 |
| AWOS | AWOS THREE | 118.375 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.800 |
| RDO | KENAI RDO | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Platinum Airport?
The IATA code of Platinum Airport is PTU and its ICAO code is PAPM.
Where is Platinum Airport located?
Platinum Airport is in Platinum, Alaska, United States, at 59.0177, -161.8279.
What time zone is Platinum Airport in?
Platinum Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Platinum Airport?
The longest runway listed is 14/32, 5,000 ft (1,524 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Platinum Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Goodnews Airport (GNU), about 18 km (11 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.