PADK

LIFR

ADAK

ADAK ISLAND · ALASKA

Elev
19.5'
Longest RWY
7,790'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:56Z
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Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,019.5'
MSL · field 19.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +4 · X/W 21 kt R

METAR & TAF PADK

Current METAR

Observed 08:56Z

PADK 200856Z AUTO 14021G29KT 2 1/2SM -RA OVC020 05/02 A2925
Wind
140° @ 21G29 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.25 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-345 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
W ALEUTIAN ISLS
ARTCC
ZAP · ANCHORAGE OCEANIC
NOTAM facility
ADK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
INNOCENT DUSHKIN
Address
P O BOX 1952, ADAK AK 99546

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDB
COLD BAY907-532-24661-800-478-7250
Attendance
  • TUE-SAT · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 21 kt
RWY 05
054°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
21 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 054° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,020 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored54° / 234°7,790 ftASPH05 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
057,790'7,790'6,790'6,190'hill, slope 10
237,790'7,790'6,790'6,790'PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)MALS

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PADK ADAK in ADAK ISLAND, ALASKA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 23
LG · CAT I
BER
108.9
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 23
PADK · 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
A1
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • VOLCANO 5710 FT MSL 22.3 NM BRG 059 DEGS.
  • CTN: EXP WIND SHEAR.
  • LOCK BRAKE TURNS NA.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • PAEW ON RWY.
  • AFT HR HAZ RPRTG, SNOW & ICE REMOVAL PPR IN WRITING - AMGR.
  • RCMND VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
  • BE ALERT DURG APCH; MT TRRN ALL QUADS.
  • ARPT CLSD OCT 01 - APR 30 TO NON SKED ACFT EXC 2 HR PPR - 907-572-9900.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALS RWY 23; REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWY 23; HIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • A1FUEL SVC 0800-1700 - 907-592-8330. AFT HR PPR; SVC FEE AFT HR - 907-572-6070.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23PCR VALUE: 630/F/B/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23NONSTD LEN 600 FT.
  • 23UNUSBL BYD 7 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS PPR IN WRITING - AMGR P.O. BOX 1952 ADAK AK 99546.
  • MANAGERAFT HR - 907-572-9900.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PADK

Answer card
ICAO
PADK
Name
ADAK
Location
ADAK ISLAND, ALASKA
Elevation
19.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,019.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 7,790 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
140° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Adak Airport sits on Adak Island in Alaska. Field elevation is 19.5 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 05/23, at 7,790 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the current Chart Supplement before you fly. One ILS approach is published for runway 23.

Aleut Enterprise is on the field. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts provided, so call them directly at (907) 592-8330 for current fuel options and service hours. The remarks also note fuel service from 0800 to 1700. After-hours fuel needs prior permission. A service fee applies after hours. The airport is closed from October 1 through April 30 to non-scheduled aircraft unless prior permission is obtained. There is also a published note about birds in the area. Wind shear is also noted. A volcano sits 22.3 NM away on bearing 059 degrees. That makes local weather and terrain awareness important here. Runway 23 has a nonstandard 600 ft length note. The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or FBO directly before arrival if you need current operating limits or permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PADK Adak Airport?
Adak has one runway, 05/23. It is 7,790 ft long and asphalt.
Does PADK have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 23. Verify the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedure details before flight.
Is Adak Airport towered?
No. PADK has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
What is the field elevation at PADK?
Field elevation is 19.5 ft MSL. That low elevation does not remove the need to watch for strong winds, wind shear, or coastal weather changes.
What is the pattern altitude at Adak Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at PADK?
Aleut Enterprise is the on-field FBO. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts provided, so call (907) 592-8330 for current fuel options and service hours.
Is PADK open to transient aircraft year-round?
The remarks say the airport is closed from October 1 through April 30 to non-scheduled aircraft unless you have prior permission. Call the airport manager at 907-572-9900 before planning a winter arrival.
Are there any runway or lighting cautions at Adak?
Yes. Runway 23 has a note about a nonstandard 600 ft length. The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline on runway 23. The remarks also note malfunctioning approach lighting system items and that some lights are activated by CTAF.

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