Dillingham Airport

DLG · PADL · Dillingham, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
82 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,400 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:46 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:33 AM13:33Z
Sunrise06:28 AM14:28Z
Sunset10:51 PM06:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:46 PM07:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:46 PM → 05:33 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:51 PM → 05:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 285°downwind 015°base 105°final 195°45° entry1901

RWY 19RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
195° mag · 206° true
Dimensions
6,400 × 150 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°) + ODALS
ILS
LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (DLG)
CTAF
123.6

Enter the right downwind (heading 015°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
65 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 79 ft, 1,789 ft from threshold, 273 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
57 ft
TDZ elevation
81 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,400 / 6,400 / 6,400 / 6,400 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 219k, Dual tandem 324k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Dillingham”
ASOS/AWOS
125.0

Taxi & takeoff

“Dillingham”
CTAF
123.6

Also

Flight service
121.5 122.3 123.6 125.0 132.75 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
282.35DILLINGHAM RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 19
RunwayILS
RWY 19LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (DLG)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

DLG 116.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DLG · Dillingham VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r011° / 3.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PADL / DLG
Coordinates
59.0447, -158.5050
Elevation
82 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
KODIAK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0745-2345; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 125.0 · ☎ 907-842-2137
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
DILLINGHAM · 121.5, 122.3, 123.6, 125.0 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Kenai Radio (OPN HRS DILLINGHAM FSS CLSD.)
NOTAM facility
DLG
Attendance
ALL 0700-1730
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
FAR 139 class
I B
Airport phone
907-842-5275
Activated
1950/11
Distance from city
2 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN DLG FSS CLSD ACTVT ODALS RWY 19; PAPI RWY 01; VASI RWY 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. on 123.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 4-light PAPI (left) · 19: VASI + ODALS.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF CENTRAL REGION
P O BOX 196900, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-269-0555
Manager
KEVIN HARDIN
BOX 250, DILLINGHAM, AK
907-842-5511
Remarks FAA · 17 notes

General

  • PPR FOR HAZ RPRTG RWY, TWY OR RAMP SNOW CTL.
  • RWY SAFETY AREA S 3600 FT X 300 FT; N 3289 FT X 200 FT.
  • TWY, RAMP OR RSA TKOF OR LDG NA.
  • ARFF EQUIP AVBL DURG ACR ACT ONLY.
  • PAEW ON RWY PSBL ANY TIME.
  • TSNT PRKG MKD WITH GREEN CONES.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/.
  • ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
  • FUEL - 907-842-1234/2400; AFT HR - 907-843-1590/907-252-7625.
  • LOCK WHEELED TURNS NA.
  • AWOS SW WIND READG UNRELBL.
  • TSA REGULATED ARPT; SEE 49 CFR 1542. GATES & DOORS MUST BE SECURED ALL TIMES. TSNT OR UNFAMILIAR PILOTS INFO - AMGR.
  • INCRD BIRD ACT SPRING & FALL.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 600/F/C/X/T

Lighting

  • WHEN DLG FSS CLSD ACTVT ODALS RWY 19; PAPI RWY 01; VASI RWY 19; HIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
  • LGTS 30 IN HIGH.

Attendance

  • AFT HR ARPT/MAINT SVC, WILDLIFE CTL, SN REMOVAL, COND RPRTG PPR - AMGR.
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About PADL

Dillingham Airport (DLG · PADL) is an airport in Dillingham, AK, at 82 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PADL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PADL have a control tower?

No. Dillingham Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PADL?

Dillingham Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PADL?

Dillingham Airport is in Dillingham, AK, at an elevation of 82 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.0447, -158.5050.

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