Adak charts & airport diagram
Adak (ADK · PADK) in Adak Island, AK publishes 11 FAA charts, including 5 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN, NDB). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Adak — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What PADK publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Adak — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at PADK
Adak has 5 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN and NDB). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 05: 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 PADK. 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 PADK 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 11 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 5
- ILS ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 23 ↗ Rwy 23 · Y
- ILS ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 23 ↗ Rwy 23 · Z
- TACAN TACAN RWY 23 ↗ Rwy 23
- NDB NDB/DME RWY 23 ↗ Rwy 23
Departures 2
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the PADK airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Adak 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 PADK have an instrument approach?
Yes. Adak has 5 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN, NDB. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at PADK?
ILS to runway 23 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Adak. 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 PADK have SIDs and STARs?
Adak publishes 2 departure procedures (SIDs) and no STARs. The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
More about PADK
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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