Iliamna Airport
Iliamna Airport is a medium airport serving Iliamna in the United States, providing an important gateway to this remote part of southwest Alaska. Known by the codes ILI and PAIL, the airport sits at an elevation of 192 feet (59 m), which helps keep weather and field conditions relatively accessible compared with higher inland airfields. For many visitors, it is less a sprawling hub and more a practical, regional arrival point where local conditions, daylight, and seasonal changes matter as much as the timetable.
About Iliamna Airport
Iliamna Airport is a medium airport serving Iliamna in the United States, providing an important gateway to this remote part of southwest Alaska. Known by the codes ILI and PAIL, the airport sits at an elevation of 192 feet (59 m), which helps keep weather and field conditions relatively accessible compared with higher inland airfields. For many visitors, it is less a sprawling hub and more a practical, regional arrival point where local conditions, daylight, and seasonal changes matter as much as the timetable.
- Two lighted asphalt runways support conventional aircraft operations: 08/26 at 5,086 feet and 18/36 at 4,800 feet.
- Two water runways, listed as E/W at 2,998 feet and N/S at 2,892 feet, also reflect the area’s reliance on floatplane travel.
- This mix of land and water operating surfaces is especially useful in a region where lakes, weather, and terrain shape how people move.
- Travelers should expect aviation here to feel functional and local, with aircraft choice and routing often influenced by conditions on the day.
Overview
Iliamna Airport is a medium airport serving Iliamna in the United States, providing an important gateway to this remote part of southwest Alaska. Known by the codes ILI and PAIL, the airport sits at an elevation of 192 feet (59 m), which helps keep weather and field conditions relatively accessible compared with higher inland airfields. For many visitors, it is less a sprawling hub and more a practical, regional arrival point where local conditions, daylight, and seasonal changes matter as much as the timetable.
What Travelers Should Know
Because Iliamna Airport operates in the America/Anchorage time zone, it is worth double-checking departure times if you are connecting from elsewhere in Alaska or the lower 48. Visitors should also plan with flexibility: in rural Alaska, weather can affect schedules more than at large city airports, and services may be more limited than travelers are used to. The advantage is that the airport is closely tied to the region it serves, making it a useful starting point for reaching nearby communities, lodges, and outdoor destinations efficiently.
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FAQ
Iliamna Airport — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Iliamna Airport is located in Iliamna, United States (North America), at coordinates 59.750°, -154.910°.
- Its IATA code is ILI and its ICAO code is PAIL.
- Iliamna Airport serves Iliamna, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Iliamna Airport operates on America/Anchorage local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Iliamna Airport sits at latitude 59.750° and longitude -154.910°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ILI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ILI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ILI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.