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Valdez Pioneer Field Airport (PAVD / VDZ)

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PAVD airport at a glance

ICAO code: PAVD
IATA code: VDZ
City: Valdez
Region: Alaska
Country: United States
Elevation: 121 ft (37 m)
Time zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-9)
Coordinates: 61.1339° N, 146.2480° W
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Weather & airport info PAVD

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 22:56 UTC

Wind: Calm
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 5,500 ft, broken clouds at 8,500 ft
Temperature: 3 °C (dew point 2 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 999 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR PAVD 032256Z 00000KT 10SM FEW055 BKN085 03/02 A2949 RMK AO2 SLP984 VCSH SW-W T00280017 $

Forecast (TAF)

04 Nov, 00:00–04:00 UTC
3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · Showers in the vicinity · overcast at 5,000 ft
04 Nov, 04:00–14:00 UTCfrom
3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · Light rain · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, overcast at 3,500 ft
04 Nov, 14:00–00:00 UTCfrom
Calm · visibility 8 km · Light rain, mist · scattered clouds at 1,500 ft, overcast at 2,500 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF PAVD 032328Z 0400/0424 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 FM040400 VRB03KT 6SM -RA SCT025 OVC035 FM041400 00000KT 5SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC025

Airport

Elevation: 121 ft (37 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 08:17 / 16:39 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
06/24	1,981 m (6,500 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

CTAF: 122.9

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map PAVD

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Instrument approaches (1)

LDA-H

Departure procedures (1)

NAKED SIX

Obstacle departure procedures (1)

JMAAL FOUR (OBSTACLE)

Minimums (2)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for PAVD(5)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceOther11/018· from 04 Nov, 18:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Navigation: localizer TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID runway 06 LOC/DME out of service
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NAV LOC TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID RWY 06 LOC/DME U/S
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11/018 NOTAMN
Q) PAZA/QXXAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/6108N14614W025
A) PAVD
B) 2611041800
C) 2611042359

E) LOC TYPE DIRECTIONAL AID RWY 06 LOC/DME U/S
```
Out of serviceAerodrome10/108· until 19 Nov, 23:59 UTC
An airport rescue and firefighting vehicle is out of service. This may affect the fire and rescue services at Valdez Pioneer Field airport.
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AD AP ARFF VEHICLE U/S
NoticeApron11/016· until 04 Nov, 15:39 UTC
Apron all surface condition wet observed at 3 Nov 15:38 UTC.
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APRON ALL FICON WET OBS AT 2611031538.
NoticeTaxiway11/017· until 04 Nov, 15:39 UTC
Taxiway all surface condition wet observed at 3 Nov 15:38 UTC.
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TWY ALL FICON WET OBS AT 2611031538.
NoticeRunway11/015· until 04 Nov, 15:38 UTC
Runway 06 surface condition 5/5/5 100 percent wet observed at 3 Nov 15:38 UTC.
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RWY 06 FICON 5/5/5 100 PCT WET OBS AT 2611031538.

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Valdez Pioneer Field (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 46
Departures: 42
Different jets: 8

Most frequent origins: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (35), Fairbanks International Airport (7).

Most frequent destinations: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (34), Fairbanks International Airport (6).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (39), Beechcraft King Air 90 (39), Beechcraft King Air 100 (4).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

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Empty legs from PAVD

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Map: Valdez Airport

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About the airport

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PAVD airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Valdez airport (PAVD) today?

There are currently 4 valid NOTAMs for Valdez (PAVD). Affected: Aerodrome: out of service. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Valdez airport (PAVD)?

According to the latest weather report for PAVD (METAR, 03 Nov, 22:56 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind Calm, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 3 °C (dew point 2 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Valdez airport (PAVD)?

Valdez (PAVD) has one runway: runway 06/24 with 1,981 m (6,500 ft), asphalt.

What are the airport codes of Valdez Pioneer Field?

The ICAO code is PAVD and the IATA code is VDZ. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of PAVD airport?

Valdez Pioneer Field sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Anchorage.

Can I fly to PAVD by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Valdez Pioneer Field depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to PAVD?

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