Cold Bay charts & airport diagram
Cold Bay (CDB · PACD) in Cold Bay, AK publishes 14 FAA charts, including 8 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC, VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Cold Bay — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What PACD publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Cold Bay — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at PACD
Cold Bay has 8 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC and VOR). 5 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 08: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for PACD. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file PACD as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 14 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 8
- ILS HI-ILS OR LOC RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15
- LOC LOC BC RWY 33 ↗ Rwy 33
- VOR VOR RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15
- VOR HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15
Departures 2
- SID CHUNA TWO ↗
- SID WETSI TWO ↗
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the PACD airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Cold Bay airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does PACD have an instrument approach?
Yes. Cold Bay has 8 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), LOC, VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at PACD?
ILS to runway 15 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Cold Bay. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does PACD have SIDs and STARs?
Cold Bay publishes 2 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
More about PACD
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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