Unalaska

DUT · PADU · Unalaska, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
23 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,500 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:50 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
08:09 AM16:09Z
Sunrise08:45 AM16:45Z
Sunset09:15 PM05:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:50 PM05:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:50 PM → 08:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:15 PM → 07:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 037°downwind 307°base 217°final 127°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
127° mag · 136° true
Dimensions
4,500 × 100 ft
TPA
2,101 ft MSL · 2,078 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
Displaced thr
300 ft
CTAF
122.6

Enter the left downwind (heading 307°) on the 45° at 2,101 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
23 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Boat, 105 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
38 ft
TDZ elevation
22 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,337 / 4,500 / 4,200 / 3,900 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 60k, Dual tandem 210k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Unalaska”
ASOS/AWOS
125.8

Taxi & takeoff

“Unalaska”
CTAF
122.6

Also

Flight service
121.4 LOW 122.6

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

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Charts & procedures

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PADU / DUT
Coordinates
53.8989, -166.5450
Elevation
23 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
DUTCH HARBOR
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 125.8 · ☎ 907-581-2803
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
COLD BAY · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Cold Bay Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
DUT
Attendance
ALL 0800-1630
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Airport phone
907-532-2466
Activated
1950/01
Distance from city
1 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
FOR REIL RWY 13 & 31; MIRL RWY 13/31; RWY 31 THR VEH XG TFC LGT - CTAF. 7 CLICKS ON & 3 CLICKS FOR XG TFC LGT & REIL OFF. VASI RWY 13 & 31 OPR CONSLY.; SPB GATE OPS - CTAF; 7 CLICK OPEN; 3 CLICKS CLOSE. SEE SECTION C NOTICE FOR GATE PROC. on 122.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: VASI · 31: VASI.

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
Jet A
Parking
hangars
Other services
Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
PO BOX 112500, JUNEAU, AK
907-487-4952
Manager
CHRIS TAPAOAN
PO BOX 920525, DUTCH HARBOR, AK
907-581-1786
Remarks FAA · 15 notes

General

  • TSNT PRKG RAMP B.
  • HVY BIRD CONCENTRATIONS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • SNOW REMOVAL & DEICING OF RWY, TWY & RAMPS DURG DUTY HR.
  • ARFF EQUIP STAFFED DURG LRG ACR OPS PDS.
  • HAZ RPRTG DURG ATNDNC HR & ACFT OVR 30 PAX SEAT.
  • RWY 31 JET BLAST AREA CLSD TO TAX EXC WHEN ROAD VEHICLE & PEDESTRIAN TFC CTLD BY OPR REP; CLKWS TURN RQD.
  • SPB GATE OPS - CTAF; 7 CLICK OPEN; 3 CLICKS CLOSE. SEE SECTION C NOTICE FOR GATE PROC.
  • TFC PAT AROUND MT.
  • WX INFO 0745-1845 - DUTCH WX 129.5 OR 907-581-1256.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
  • CTN: VESSEL TFC WI 1500 FT RWY 13; VESSEL DOCK WI 1300 FT RWY 31.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 860/F/B/X/T
  • PAEW ON RWY. LOCKED WHEEL TURNS NA.
  • UNUSBL +1.4 MI DUE TO MT; SKEWED 5 DEG S OF RWY HDG.

Lighting

  • FOR REIL RWY 13 & 31; MIRL RWY 13/31; RWY 31 THR VEH XG TFC LGT - CTAF. 7 CLICKS ON & 3 CLICKS FOR XG TFC LGT & REIL OFF. VASI RWY 13 & 31 OPR CONSLY.
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About PADU

Unalaska (DUT · PADU) is an airport in Unalaska, AK, at 23 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PADU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PADU have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PADU?

Unalaska has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PADU?

Unalaska is in Unalaska, AK, at an elevation of 23 ft MSL. Coordinates: 53.8989, -166.5450.

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