PPDM

LIFR

DIOMEDE

DIOMEDE · ALASKA

Elev
20.5'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:41Z
VFR sectional · PPDM
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Before you fly into PPDM
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,020.5'
MSL · field 20.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PPDM

PPDM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAIW (WALES) · 22.7 NM away. Conditions at PPDM may differ.

METAR · PAIW

Observed 05:41Z

PAIW 140541Z AUTO 05017KT 1SM UP OVC003 M01/ A2970 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5 P0000 FZRANO
Wind
050° @ 17 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
Ceiling
300 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 N
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
OME (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE KOST
Address
ALASKA DOT&PF, PO BOX 10, NOME AK 99762

Flight service · Hours

FSS OME
NOMELC 443-22911-800-478-8400
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 17 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PPDM · CHART_SUPP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Alert: Diomede is in close proximity to Russia airspace; incursion is a civil violation.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1Emergency landing lights require prior permission; contact 907-686-3071, 907-684-3311, or the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PPDM

Answer card
ICAO
PPDM
Name
DIOMEDE
Location
DIOMEDE, ALASKA
Elevation
20.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,020.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
050° at 17 kt
Favored runway now

PPDM serves Diomede, Alaska. The field elevation is 20.5 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning any arrival or departure. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.0. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits very close to Russia airspace. Treat that as a real boundary issue. An incursion is a civil violation.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on coordinating directly with the airport operator or the field by phone before you go. Published remarks also say emergency landing lights require prior permission. Contact 907-686-3071, 907-684-3311, or the airport manager if you need that setup. With no runway data published here, this is not a place to improvise. Verify the current Chart Supplement and local procedures before flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at PPDM?
The field elevation is 20.5 ft MSL. That low elevation does not remove the need to verify local conditions before arrival.
Are there any runways published at Diomede (PPDM)?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing or takeoff.
Is there a tower at PPDM?
No. PPDM is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls.
What is the CTAF at PPDM?
CTAF is 123.0. Make position calls early and keep them clear because there is no tower.
Does PPDM have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at PPDM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Is there a Russia airspace concern near PPDM?
Yes. The published remarks warn that Diomede is very close to Russia airspace. Treat any incursion as a civil violation and verify your routing carefully.
Who do I call about emergency landing lights at PPDM?
Emergency landing lights require prior permission. Call 907-686-3071, 907-684-3311, or the airport manager before use.

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