Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAVD / VDZ
- Coordinates
- 61.1327, -146.2466
- Elevation
- 121 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JUNEAU
- NOTAM facility
- VDZ
- Attendance
- JAN-DEC MON - FRI 0600-1830; JAN-DEC SAT & SUN 0800-1830
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1952/10
- Distance from city
- 3 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:06 AM | 12:06Z |
| Sunset | 11:27 PM | 07:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:27 AM → 03:06 AM
Plan a flight from PAVD
Runway 06/24
6,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good) 06
- Heading
- 062° mag · 81° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument approach
- LDA/DME
- Traffic pattern
- Right
24
- Heading
- 242° mag · 261° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 118.8 | AWOS 3 |
| CNTR | 119.3 | ANCHORAGE CNTR |
| CTAF | 122.9 | |
| FSS | 122.2 | JUNEAU RDO |
Approaches
- LDA-H ↗ · amdt 2E
Departures
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Other services
- Cargo
Ownership & management
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
DAVE WILEY
BOX 507, VALDEZ, AK
907-835-5658
Remarks FAA
- CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR IN WRITING - AMGR PO BOX 507 VALDEZ AK 99686; FAX 907-835-5849.
- ALERT: DURG STRONG N WIND; MIDFIELD & E END RWY WIND MAY BE MUCH HYR THAN AWOS INDCD.
- ALERT: SEE SPL NOTICE - PORT VALDEZ AREA & GENOTS - THOMPSON PASS AVALANCHE CTL.
- POTATO POINT WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- ARPT SAND LRGR THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -10C.
- 1675 X 200 FT SW PTN OF RAMP NOT MNTND NOV 1 - APR 15.
- MAINT HRS MON-FRI 0600-1830; SAT & SUN 0800-1830.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 06; REIL RWY 24; PAPI RWY 06; HIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
- PPR - 907-834-6933.
- PCR VALUE: 407/F/A/X/T
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