Yakutat Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Yakutat, United States. Its IATA code is YAK and its ICAO code is PAYA. The airport lies at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 7,732 ft (2,357 m) long. Local time follows the America/Yakutat time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YAK
- ICAO code
- PAYA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 33 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 59.5087, -139.6604
- Time zone
- America/Yakutat
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,475 ft · 1,974 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Concrete | No |
| 11/29 | 7,732 ft · 2,357 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Yakutat Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CYT Yakataga Airport | Yakataga, United States | 171 km · 106 mi |
| HNS Haines Airport | Haines, United States | 236 km · 147 mi |
| SGY Skagway Airport | Skagway, United States | 245 km · 152 mi |
| GST Gustavus Airport | Gustavus, United States | 257 km · 160 mi |
| MYK May Creek Airport | May Creek, United States | 262 km · 163 mi |
| YXY Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport | Whitehorse, Canada | 287 km · 178 mi |
| HNH Hoonah Airport | Hoonah, United States | 291 km · 181 mi |
| JNU Juneau International Airport | Juneau, United States | 319 km · 198 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YAK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,240 | 2,013 | 1,749 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,900 | 3,045 | 2,646 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,903 | 3,046 | 2,647 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,499 | 3,417 | 2,969 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,153 | 3,823 | 3,322 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,944 | 4,315 | 3,749 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,142 | 4,438 | 3,856 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,473 | 4,644 | 4,035 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,502 | 4,661 | 4,051 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,758 | 5,442 | 4,729 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,658 | 6,001 | 5,215 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,490 | 6,518 | 5,664 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,322 | 7,035 | 6,113 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,160 | 7,556 | 6,566 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,412 | 7,713 | 6,702 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,189 | 10,059 | 8,741 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Yakutat Airport?
The IATA code of Yakutat Airport is YAK and its ICAO code is PAYA.
Where is Yakutat Airport located?
Yakutat Airport is in Yakutat, Alaska, United States, at 59.5087, -139.6604.
What time zone is Yakutat Airport in?
Yakutat Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Yakutat. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Yakutat Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 7,732 ft (2,357 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Yakutat Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Yakataga Airport (CYT), about 171 km (106 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.