PADQ Kodiak Airport

Before you fly into PADQ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Towered

0630-2000 1 OCT-31 MAR, 0700-2200 1 APR-30 SEP. local · CTAF after hrs

Pattern alt

1,078.7'

MSL · field 78.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF PADQ

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

PADQ 102053Z 04004KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A2995

Wind: 040° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 180 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 18:00Z–11 18:00Z

TAF PADQ 101735Z 1018/1118 30010KT P6SM FEW045 SCT090 FM102000 01008KT P6SM SCT250 FM102300 09007KT P6SM BKN250 FM111200 16005KT 6SM -RA BR OVC015

BASEVFR

10 18:00Z–10 20:00Z

Wind: 300° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 9,000 ft, Few clouds 4,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM SW
VFR sectional: KODIAK
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: ADQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA: KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

040° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 26

PADQ · IAP

ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 26

PADQ · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA1
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AFRT,CARGO,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$13.00

PADQ·Island Air Service

Cheapest Jet A

$13.00

PADQ·Island Air Service

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Island Air Service 122.800(907) 487-4596 WebsiteChevron18d ago	$13.00	$13.00

Island Air Service
122.800(907) 487-4596
100LL
$13.00
Jet A
$13.00

Airport notes

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

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PADQ

Answer card

ICAO: PADQ
Name: KODIAK
Location: KODIAK, ALASKA
Elevation: 78.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,078.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Towered · 0630-2000 1 OCT-31 MAR, 0700-2200 1 APR-30 SEP.
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 0
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 040° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: –

Kodiak Airport sits in Kodiak, Alaska. Field elevation is 78.7 ft MSL. The airport has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 7,534 ft. The tower is open 0630-2000 from 1 Oct to 31 Mar. It is open 0700-2200 from 1 Apr to 30 Sep. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless local guidance says otherwise.

Runway 26 has the field’s ILS. Runway 01, 26 and 29 have VASI. High intensity lighting is on runways 01/19, 08/26 and 11/29. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. Island Air Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (907) 487-4596 before arrival if you need current ramp or fuel details.

This is a mountain airport. The published remarks call for caution on runway 08 because of mountainous terrain on approach. Runway 08 and 11 are the preferred landing runways. Runway 26 and 29 are not recommended for takeoff in darkness or when the mountain peaks are obscured. The first 3000 ft of runway 08, the first 2000 ft of runway 01 and parts of the taxiways are not visible from the tower. Kodiak is a TSA-regulated airport. Transient pilots should expect security controls. Contact the airport manager with questions before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PADQ Kodiak Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator says otherwise.

What is the longest runway at Kodiak Airport and how long is it?

Runway 08/26 is the longest runway at 7,534 ft. It is asphalt and supports the airport’s ILS on runway 26.

Does PADQ have an ILS approach?

Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It is on runway 26. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.

What are the tower hours at Kodiak Airport?

The tower is open 0630-2000 from 1 Oct to 31 Mar. It is open 0700-2200 from 1 Apr to 30 Sep.

Which runway should I use at Kodiak in mountain weather or at night?

The published remarks say runway 08 and runway 11 are the landing runways to favor. Runway 26 and runway 29 are not recommended for takeoff in darkness or when the mountain peaks are obscured.

What FBO is on the field at PADQ?

Island Air Service is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (907) 487-4596 for current service details.

Is there anything special about taxiing to the Coast Guard ramp at Kodiak?

Yes. The taxiway to the Coast Guard ramp crosses two roads. Crossing lights are activated on frequency 122.8 by keying the mic 5 times to turn them on and 7 times to turn them off.

Are there any operational limits or security rules at Kodiak Airport?

Yes. The airport is TSA regulated. Gates and doors must be secured at all times. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager with questions before arrival.

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Runway & wind

Pattern entry · RWY —

Key facts · PADQ

Frequently asked questions

Fly into PADQ with confidence