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Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD/VDZ) — Valdez, United States

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
122.9
Runways
06/24
Elevation
121 ft

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 17
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 02:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: PAVD
  • Name: Valdez Pioneer Field
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 61.1339
  • Longitude: -146.248001
  • Elevation: 121 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Valdez
  • IATA Code: VDZ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Anchorage
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 1981x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.900 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 907-835-5658
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/101
info
TWY ALL FICON WET OBS AT 2610272235.
2026-10-27 22:41 UTC 2026-10-28 22:41 UTC
10/100
info
APRON ALL FICON WET OBS AT 2610272235.
2026-10-27 22:40 UTC 2026-10-28 22:40 UTC
10/099
info
APRON ALL FICON FROST OBS AT 2610271446.
2026-10-27 14:47 UTC 2026-10-28 14:45 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 07:25 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at PAVD?
The tower frequency at Valdez Pioneer Field is 122.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at PAVD?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Valdez Pioneer Field. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does PAVD require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PAVD located?
Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD) is located in Valdez, United States.
What is the IATA code for PAVD?
The IATA code for Valdez Pioneer Field is VDZ.
How long is the runway at PAVD?
The main runway at Valdez Pioneer Field (06/24) measures 1981x46m.
Is PAVD a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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