Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport

DUT · PADU · Unalaska, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

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

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:42 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:42 AM14:42Z
Sunrise07:25 AM15:25Z
Sunset10:58 PM06:58Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:42 PM07:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:42 PM → 06:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:58 PM → 06:25 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

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PADU / DUT
Coordinates
53.8988, -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

Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (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. Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PADU?

Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PADU?

Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is in Unalaska, AK, at an elevation of 23 ft MSL. Coordinates: 53.8988, -166.5450.

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