PADE

VFR

DEERING

DEERING · ALASKA

Elev
29.9'
Longest RWY
3,320'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PADE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,029.9'
MSL · field 29.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF PADE

Current METAR

Observed 04:53Z

PADE 140453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC070 06/M01 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP022 T00561006 TSNO
Wind
010° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.59 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-634 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
DEE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALVIN WERNEKE
Address
BOX 55, KOTZEBUE AK 99752

Flight service · Hours

FSS OTZ
KOTZEBUE907-442-33101-800-478-7460
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 4 kt
RWY 03
027°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 027° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,030 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored27° / 207°3,320 ftGRVLStandard L
12/30115° / 295°2,660 ftGRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 4-box right(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
PADE · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 39 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Migratory birds as well as musk oxen and other large animals are on and in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
  • Windsock is missing at runway 12.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is activated; use CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runways 03/21 and 12/30; runway 03 has runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator; use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runways 03 and 21 have nonstandard markings; marked with lights and plastic markers.Show FAA
  • 12Runways 12 and 30 have nonstandard markings; marked with lights and plastic markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Located in Northwest Arctic Borough.Show FAA
  • 03/21Runway 03/21 is plowed in winter.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · PADE

Answer card
ICAO
PADE
Name
DEERING
Location
DEERING, ALASKA
Elevation
29.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,029.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,320 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Deering Airport sits in Deering, Alaska in the Northwest Arctic Borough. Field elevation is 29.9 ft MSL. The airport has two gravel runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 3,320 ft. Runway 12/30 is 2,660 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so a light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is in a cold-weather environment. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 39 degrees Celsius.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is wise. Migratory birds, musk oxen and other large animals may be on or near the runways. Runway 03/21 is plowed in winter. Runway 03 has runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on both runways. The rotating beacon is activated. Runways 03 and 21, plus 12 and 30, have nonstandard markings with lights and plastic markers. The windsock is missing at runway 12. If you are new to the field, plan the arrival with those surface and wildlife issues in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at PADE Deering Airport?
The longest runway is 03/21. It is 3,320 ft long and has a gravel surface.
Does PADE have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PADE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other current approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PADE?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Deering Airport towered?
No. PADE is nontowered. CTAF is 122.9.
Which runway lights are available at PADE?
Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runways 03/21 and 12/30. Runway 03 also has runway end identifier lights and a precision approach path indicator.
Are there any wildlife or surface hazards at PADE?
Yes. Migratory birds, musk oxen and other large animals may be on or near the runways. Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Is runway 03/21 plowed in winter?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 03/21 is plowed in winter.
What should I know about cold weather operations at PADE?
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 39 degrees Celsius. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and plan for winter performance changes.

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