FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(PAVD) Valdez Pioneer Field
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Valdez, AK
(907) 835-5658
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Jan-Dec/Mon - Fri/0600-1830
FAA
Jan-Dec/Sat & Sun/0800-1830
FAA
Runways:
06/24
Runway length: 6,500 ft (1,981 m)
Elevation:
128 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
None
Timezone:
AKDT (UTC-08:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
4:07 am - 11:26 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
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Runway
Satellite
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FBOs and Other Businesses
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(907) 831-0031
(888) 824-4640
(907) 835-2764
(907) 835-2365
(907) 835-3000
(907) 835-5255
No Name Pizza Co
(907) 835-4419
Old Town Burgers
(907) 831-0999
(907) 835-3103
It's All In the Sauce
(907) 835-4663
Alaska Halibut House
(907) 835-2788
(907) 835-2519
VDZ
Cap'n Patty Charters
Pangaea Adventures
Valdez Museum
Mike's Palace
Fat Mermaid
Fu Kung Chinese
No Name Pizza Co
Old Town Burgers
Subway
It's All In the Sauce
Alaska Halibut House
Ernesto's Latin Cuisine
Flying Clubs
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Runway 06/24
Dimensions:
6,500 × 150 ft
(1,981 × 46 m)
(1,981 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 107,000 lbs
Double wheel: 187,000 lbs
Double tandem: 346,000 lbs
Double wheel: 187,000 lbs
Double tandem: 346,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 407/F/A/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 06 | 24 |
| Elevation: | 57.4 ft | 128 ft |
| Heading: | 062° magnetic 081° true | 242° magnetic 261° true |
| Gradient: | 1.09% up | 1.09% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Fair condition | non-precision, in Fair condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | LDA/DME | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Trees, Both-Sides, 55 ft high, 2,100 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope | Trees, Both-Sides, 77 ft high, 1,580 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: VDZ
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: VDZ
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NOTAM count: 4
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/097 | 04/19/2025 1507 | RWY 06 RAI LGT U/S | |
| 3/8263 | 09/11/2023 1343 | ODP VALDEZ PIONEER FLD, VALDEZ, AK.
JMAAL THREE DEPARTURE ...
CHANGE DEPARTURE ROUTE DESCRIPTION TAKEOFF RUN… | |
| 03/070 | 03/09/2025 0600 | SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM NOT AVBL DLY 0600-1400 | |
| 06/056 | 06/12/2025 2036 | NAV LOC TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID RWY 06 DME NOT MNT | |
Additional Remarks
1675 X 200 Ft Southwest Ptn of Ramp not Mntnd Nov 1 - Apr 15.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Sand Lrgr Than FAA Rcmdd/See Ac150/5200-30.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Alert: Durg Strong N Wind; Midfield & E End Rwy Wind May be Much Hyr Than Awos Indcd.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Alert: See Spl Notice - Port Valdez Area & Genots - Thompson Pass Avalanche Ctl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cold Temperature Airport. Altitude Correction Required At or Below -10C.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Maint Hrs Mon-Fri 0600-1830; Sat & Sun 0800-1830.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Potato Point Wx Camera Avbl on Internet At Weathercams.FAA.Gov
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Clsd to Acr Operations More Than 30 Pax Seats Exc 24 Hr Prior Permission Required in Writing - Airport Manager Po Box 507 Valdez Ak 99686; Fax 907-835-5849.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 61.13422, -146.24477
- 61° 8′ 3.2″ N, 146° 14′ 41.2″ W
- 61° 8.053′ N, 146° 14.686′ W
ARTCC:
Anchorage (ZAN)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Anchorage Sectional
FSS:
Juneau (JNU)
1-866-297-2236
1-866-297-2236
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
19E (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt MALSR Rwy 06; REIL Rwy 24; PAPI Rwy 06; HIRL Rwy 06/24 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Light Aircraft 1000 MSL
AM
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWOS-3P | 118.8T (907) 835-5578 | ||
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Minor
AM
Airframe Repair:
Minor
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Owner
Alaska Dot&PF Northern Region
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 451-5217 (Office)