Remote Kodiak Island gateway serving the Larsen Bay community.
Location
Larsen Bay, United States
Larsen Bay Airport (IATA: KLN, ICAO: PALB) is a small general aviation and commuter airport located in Larsen Bay, a remote village on Kodiak Island, Alaska, United States. It serves as a vital transportation link for a community accessible only by air or water, providing essential connectivity for residents and visitors alike.
The airport features a single gravel runway and handles small aircraft operations typical of rural Alaskan bush aviation. It supports local residents, fishing industry workers, and tourists visiting the Kodiak archipelago region.
Given Larsen Bay's population of fewer than 100 people, the airport sees limited but critical traffic, particularly for mail delivery, medical transport, and supply runs. It is operated under the jurisdiction of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger facilities are minimal, consistent with rural Alaskan bush airports.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Larsen Bay is extremely limited, as the village is small and accessible primarily on foot or by local vehicle.
Airlines here
Small regional and charter operators, such as those affiliated with Ravn Alaska or local Kodiak-based air taxi services, provide intermittent scheduled and on-demand service.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Kodiak Island, the second-largest island in the United States.
- ›The airport serves a village with a population typically under 100 residents.
- ›The runway surface is gravel, typical of remote Alaskan bush airports.
- ›Air transport is one of the primary means of reaching Larsen Bay, alongside floatplane and boat access.
- ›The airport is managed by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
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