PADL

VFR

DILLINGHAM

DILLINGHAM · ALASKA

Elev
82'
Longest RWY
6,400'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PADL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,082'
MSL · field 82' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +7 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF PADL

Current METAR

Observed 03:56Z

PADL 140356Z 17009KT 10SM FEW040 SCT050 08/03 A2956
Wind
170° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.56 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-292 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 W
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
DLG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN HARDIN
Address
BOX 250, DILLINGHAM AK 99576

Flight service · Hours

FSS DLG
DILLINGHAM907-842-5275LC842-5275
Attendance
  • 0700-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 9 kt
RWY 19
195°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 195° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,082 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored15° / 195°6,400 ftASPH19 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
016,400'6,400'6,400'6,400'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
196,400'6,400'6,400'6,400'VASI 4-box left(3°)ODALS79', trees, 1789' from thr, 273' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

ILS · 1

RWY 19
LE · CAT I
DLG
111.9
LOC RWY 19
PADL · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • This is a Transportation Security Administration regulated airport; see 49 CFR 1542. Gates and doors must be secured at all times. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager for information.Show FAA
  • Paved areas on the runway are possible at any time.Show FAA
  • Automated weather observing system southwest wind reading is unreliable.Show FAA
  • Taxiway, ramp, or runway safety area takeoff or landing is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is marked with green cones.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov/.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for hazardous reporting on runway, taxiway, or ramp snow control.Show FAA
  • Runway safety area south is 3600 feet by 300 feet; north is 3289 feet by 200 feet.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available at 907-842-1234 or 2400; after hours contact 907-843-1590 or 907-252-7625.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment is available during aircraft rescue activity only.Show FAA
  • Lock wheeled turns are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Increased bird activity occurs in spring and fall.Show FAA
  • Airport sand has a larger gradation than FAA recommended; see AC150/5200-30.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Beacon is on the tower at the aircraft rescue and fire fighting building; operations are unmonitored when the Dillingham flight service station is closed.Show FAA
  • When the Dillingham flight service station is closed, activate the omnidirectional approach lighting system for runway 19, the precision approach path indicator for runway 01, the visual approach slope indicator for runway 19, and the high intensity runway lights for runways 01 and 19 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Pavement classification rating value is 600/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 01/19Lights are 30 inches high.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission in writing from the airport manager at box 250 Dillingham, AK 99576.Show FAA
  • 1After hours airport and maintenance service, wildlife control, snow removal, and condition reporting require prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PADL

Answer card
ICAO
PADL
Name
DILLINGHAM
Location
DILLINGHAM, ALASKA
Elevation
82 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,082 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 6,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Dillingham Airport sits in Dillingham, Alaska. Field elevation is 82 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 01/19. It is 6,400 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6. One ILS approach is published for runway 19.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The field is TSA regulated, so gates and doors must stay secured. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager before arrival. The airport also has runway lighting procedures that matter after the flight service station closes. If you are arriving after hours, review the current notes. Be ready to activate the lights on CTAF.

On the field, Dillingham Freight & Fuel carries 100LL and Jet A. Bristol Bay Fuels also carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel availability is listed in the published remarks, so call ahead if you need current service details. The airport has published restrictions for aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. Prior written permission is required.

This is a coastal Alaska field with winter weather and surface conditions that can change fast. The remarks also note that paved areas on the runway are possible at any time. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any operational changes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PADL and how long is it?
PADL has one runway, 01/19. It is 6,400 ft long and paved asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Dillingham Airport?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 19. Verify current approach data before departure.
What is the field elevation at PADL?
Field elevation is 82 ft MSL.
Is Dillingham Airport towered?
No. PADL has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 and follow the current airport procedures.
Which FBOs are on the field at PADL?
Dillingham Freight & Fuel and Bristol Bay Fuels are on field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into PADL?
This is a TSA regulated airport. Gates and doors must stay secured. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager before arrival.
Can larger passenger aircraft operate at Dillingham Airport?
Aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats are closed to operations unless the airport manager gives prior written permission.
How do the runway lights work when the flight service station is closed?
The published remarks say the lighting system can be activated on CTAF when the flight service station is closed. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the exact lighting notes before night arrival.

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