Kenai Municipal Airport

Airport overview

Kenai Municipal Airport, identified as ENA and PAEN, is a medium airport serving Kenai on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Sitting just 99 feet above sea level, it acts as a practical gateway for travelers heading to fishing lodges, coastal communities, and outdoor destinations in the region. Because weather, daylight, and seasonal conditions can shape travel in Alaska more than in many other places, it is useful to treat this airport as both a local transport hub and an important part of trip planning rather than simply a place to arrive and leave.

Airfield facts

• Main runway: 02L/20R, 7,855 feet, asphalt, lighted
• Secondary runway: 02R/20L, 1,980 feet, gravel
• Water runway: 2W/20W, 4,600 feet, designed for water operations
• Airport type: medium airport serving Kenai, United States
• Elevation: 99 feet (30 m)
• Time zone: America/Anchorage

What this means for travelers

The runway mix tells you a lot about travel in this part of Alaska: the long lighted asphalt runway supports conventional aircraft operations, the gravel strip reflects the region’s practical backcountry character, and the water runway highlights the role of floatplanes in local access. For visitors, that means flights can connect with very different kinds of onward travel, from road-based stays in Kenai to remote lodge or wilderness trips. When arranging pickups, tours, or same-day connections, remember the airport follows America/Anchorage time, and always allow extra flexibility if your plans depend on weather-sensitive regional flying.