Juneau International (PAJN), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Juneau International Airport (PAJN / JNU) serves as the primary gateway to Alaska's capital, situated along the Gastineau Channel with terrain that shapes nearly every aspect of approach and departure planning. CBP inspection services are available onsite, supporting international business aviation traffic into a market with no road connection to the rest of the state's highway system. Bizav operators using PAJN operate alongside a busy floatplane and helicopter environment, with the paved runway complemented by a dedicated water runway for seaplane traffic.
Runways
Juneau International has two runways. The longest, 08/26, is 8,857 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Juneau International has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Juneau International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Juneau International recorded 5,943 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at PAJN concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July, consistent with the heavy helicopter and fixed-wing activity reported April 15 through October 1.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 730 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Juneau International averages 22.7 freeze days in January and 6.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 64.0°F, and January the coldest, at 33.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Juneau International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for NG operations; contact NG Operations by phone. On weekdays between 0730 and 1600, contact NG Operations 10 minutes before landing on frequency 124.65.
The apron terminal ramp is closed to rotorcraft. The customs ramp apron is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet. International rotorcraft must use the E-1 NG ramp.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, pilots must activate the MALSF on runway 08 and the REIL on runway 26, along with the HIRL on runway 08/26, via CTAF. The VASI on runway 08 and the PAPI on runway 26 operate continuously.
The runway 26 PAPI is unusable beyond 2 nautical miles due to terrain.
Wildlife and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 892/F/A/X/T
Sand used for friction may not meet FAA specifications.
The VASI is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of centerline. The VASI is aligned 13 degrees right of centerline and is not visible on centerline.
Battleship is an RLLS grouping, with center lighting located at 58°21'32.88"N, 134°40'12.22"W. JDL LOC is an RLLS grouping, with center lighting located at 58°21'32.02"N, 134°38'10.39"W.
Heavy helicopter and aircraft activity occurs from April 15 through October 1 along the full length of the Gastineau Channel and within 5 miles of it.
Paragliding activity occurs 3 miles north, in the vicinity of Thunder Mountain and over the Gastineau Channel near downtown, from April 15 through October 1, at 6,000 feet and below.
The traffic pattern altitude is 1,500 feet AGL for large turbine aircraft, 1,000 feet AGL for fixed-wing aircraft, and 500 feet AGL for helicopters.
Juneau Flight Service Station operates locally.
A transient public dock is located at the southwest corner of the airport.
See special notices and the general notice (GENOT) for information on operations in the Juneau area.
Weather cameras at Lena Point, Pederson Hill, and Sisters Island are available on the internet at the FAA weather camera website.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below 1 degree Celsius.
Fuel service is coordinated via UNICOM.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main runway length at PAJN?
Juneau International Airport's primary runway, 08/26, measures 8,857 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the longest paved surface at PAJN and accommodates the full range of business jet traffic operating into the airport. The field also includes a 4,800-foot water runway, 08W/26W, used for seaplane operations along the Gastineau Channel. Elevation at the airport is 25 feet.
Does JNU have customs and border clearance available?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at Juneau International Airport, allowing international arrivals to clear customs directly at JNU rather than routing through another airport first. This onsite capability supports business aviation traffic arriving from Canada or other international points without requiring a preliminary stop elsewhere in Alaska. Operators should still coordinate arrival details in advance given the airport's remote location and limited surrounding customs infrastructure.
Are there ramp restrictions for larger aircraft at PAJN?
Yes, Juneau International Airport applies specific ramp restrictions based on aircraft type and size. The apron terminal ramp is closed to rotorcraft, and the customs ramp apron is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet. International rotorcraft are directed to use the E-1 NG ramp instead. Operators planning international rotorcraft arrivals or wide-span fixed-wing traffic should account for these ramp assignments when coordinating ground handling at PAJN.
What seasonal wildlife or air traffic hazards should pilots know about at Juneau International?
Juneau International Airport reports wildlife and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport as a standing hazard. Additionally, heavy helicopter and aircraft activity occurs from April 15 through October 1 along the full length of the Gastineau Channel and within 5 miles of it. Paragliding activity also takes place during the same seasonal window, 3 miles north of PAJN near Thunder Mountain and over the Gastineau Channel near downtown, at 6,000 feet and below. Pilots operating at PAJN during these months should expect a mixed-traffic environment.
What are the recommended traffic pattern altitudes at PAJN?
Juneau International Airport publishes distinct traffic pattern altitudes by aircraft category. Large turbine aircraft use 1,500 feet AGL, fixed-wing aircraft use 1,000 feet AGL, and helicopters use 500 feet AGL. These tiered altitudes reflect the mixed fleet operating at PAJN, from business jets to floatplanes and helicopters serving the surrounding channel and glacier tour routes. Operators should plan pattern entries accordingly given the terrain and traffic density in the area.