Valdez Pioneer Fld Airport (VDZ / PAVD) — Valdez, AK
Valdez Pioneer Fld Airport (VDZ)
VDZ
Valdez Pioneer Fld Airport (VDZ)
Valdez, AK
Latest photo of Valdez Pioneer Fld Airport (VDZ)
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Valdez Pioneer Fld Airport (VDZ/PAVD) is a public-use airport located in Valdez, AK. The airport sits at an elevation of 128 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 6 published radio frequencies. The gallery includes 1 photo of operations and aircraft at the airport.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | VDZ |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
146°14'41.1650"
W /
61°8'3.1990"
N -146.244768 / 61.134222 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 128.00 ft / 39.01 m (Surveyed) |
| Land | 836 acres |
| From nearest city | 3 nautical miles E of Valdez, AK |
| Location | Valdez-cordova County, AK |
| Magnetic Variation | 19E (2015) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | Yes |
| Control Tower | NON-ATCT |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| Beacon Color | White-Green (lighted land airport) |
| Landing fee charge | No |
| Sectional chart | ANCHORAGE |
| Region | AAL - Alaska |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZAN - ANCHORAGE |
| Tie-in FSS | JNU - JUNEAU |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Phone | 907-586-7380 |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-866-297-2236 |
| NOTAMs Facility | VDZ (NOTAM-d service available) |
| Certification type/date | 2005/04 |
Runway 06/24
| Dimensions | 6500 x 150 ft (1981 x 46 m) |
| Surface | ASPH (GOOD) |
| Surface treatment | Saw-cut or plastic Grooved |
| Edge lights | High |
| 06 | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | 81° | 261° |
| Physical elevation | 57.40 ft | 128.00 ft |
| Coordinates | 61.132873 / -146.262940 | 61.135568 / -146.226594 |
| Traffic pattern | Right | Left |
| Runway marking | Precision instrument , Fair Condition | Non-precision instrument , Fair Condition |
| ILS type | LDA/DME | |
| VGSI | 4-light PAPI on left | |
| Approach light | MALSR | |
| Runway end lights | No | Yes |
- 1675 X 200 FT SW PTN OF RAMP NOT MNTND NOV 1 - APR 15.
- MAINT HRS MON-FRI 0600-1830; SAT & SUN 0800-1830.
- 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.