Seward Airport

SWD · PAWD · Seward, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
28 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,249 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
19E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:20 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:46 AM12:46Z
Sunrise05:45 AM13:45Z
Sunset10:21 PM06:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:20 PM07:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:20 PM → 04:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:21 PM → 04:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 037°downwind 307°base 217°final 127°45° entry13163134

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
127° mag · 146° true
Dimensions
4,249 × 100 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 307°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
28 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Brdg, 6 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 90 ft R of centerline
TDZ elevation
28 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Seward”
ASOS/AWOS
135.2

Taxi & takeoff

“Seward”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
119.7 LOW/HIGH 122.6
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.0KENAI RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAWD / SWD
Coordinates
60.1305, -149.4186
Elevation
28 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
SEWARD
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 135.2 · ☎ 907-224-2440
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Kenai Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
SWD
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
1947/04
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT VASI RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 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
100LL, Jet A
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF CENTRAL REGION
PO BOX 196900, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-262-2199
Manager
JOSEPH (JD) BOYLE
30049 SEWARD HWY MP 23.9, P.O. BOX 1327, SEWARD, AK
907-262-1187
Remarks FAA · 14 notes

General

  • HVY ACFT RSTRD TO N TWY & N 400 FT OF APRON.
  • RCMDD PROC IN EFCT 1 MAY-15 SEP TO AVOID SEASONAL USE HELI 1 NM SSW.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • BIRDS WI 10 NM SPRING-FALL.
  • FIXED WING OPS OVR 12500 LB NA.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -3C.
  • RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO TKOFF OR LNDG; MNTND ON IREG BASIS.

Runways

  • DURG WINTER 4 IN DIP 15 IN WIDE FM NORTH THR.
  • APCH SLOPE 0:1.
  • RWY 31 VASI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRLN; OFFSET 5 DEG CLKWS FM CNTRLN. RWY 31 VASI UNUSBL BYD 3 NM; OBSTN CLNC BYD 3 NM NA.

Lighting

  • ACTVT VASI RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • TREES & SHRUBS 100 FT FM RWY END BOTH SIDES.
  • TREES & SHRUBS 0-200 FT FM THR BOTH SIDES.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.
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About PAWD

Seward Airport (SWD · PAWD) is an airport in Seward, AK, at 28 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,249 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAWD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAWD have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAWD?

Seward Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,249 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAWD?

Seward Airport is in Seward, AK, at an elevation of 28 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.1305, -149.4186.

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