PADQ

VFR

KODIAK

KODIAK · ALASKA

Elev
78.7'
Longest RWY
7,534'08/26
Tower
0630-2000 1 OCT-31 MAR, 0700-2200 1 APR-30 SEP.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
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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
RWY 08
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PADQ

Current METAR

Observed 04:53Z

PADQ 280453Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3006
Wind
080° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-316 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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ADQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLARK YATSIK
Address
1500 ANTON LARSON RD, KODIAK AK 99615

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • SAME AS ARPT MAINT HRS

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 3 kt
RWY 08
078°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 078° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,079 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored78° / 258°7,534 ftASPH26 R
11/29113° / 293°5,400 ftASPH29 R
01/198° / 188°5,010 ftASPH01 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
087,534'7,534'7,534'6,396'2427', hill, 5686' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
267,534'7,534'7,534'7,534'VASI 2-box left(2.05°)
114,960'4,960'4,960'4,402'60', trees, 560' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 6
294,844'4,844'4,844'4,402'VASI 2-box left
01VASI 2-box left(3.75°)130', trees, 3000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21

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 PADQ KODIAK in KODIAK, ALASKA, showing runways 08/26, 11/29, 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 26
LD · CAT I
ADQ
110.9
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 26
PADQ · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • JASU-5(A/M32A-86); 1(MA-1A). AVBL USCG ONLY.
  • FIRST 3000 FT RWY 08, FIRST 2000 FT RWY 01 & PTNS OF ALL TXYS NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • UNLGT HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS. BIRDS, WATERFOWL & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF OF ARPT.
  • SNOW REMOVAL & DEICING NA 1830-0500.
  • ROAD WI 50 FT OF THR ALL RWYS.
  • LNDG RWY 08 & 11; TKOF RWY 26 & 29 NOT RCMDD DURG DARKNESS OR WHEN MT PEAKS OBSCD.
  • TSNT MIL CTC MAINT - 164.550 OR KODIAK AIR 345.0 FOR MARSHALLER.
  • PAEW ON & INVOF RWY.
  • 72 HR PPR FOR ACES TO CG RAMP. TSNT MUST PRVD OWN SVC & MAINT CREW. EXP DLA OTR TIME EXC SAR & MEDEVAC - V487-5889/C907-487-5889.
  • ARR CTC KODIAK AIR 345.0 OR 164.55 FOR CLRNC ON CG RAMP, MARSHALLER & PRKG SVC. TXY TO CG RAMP XS TWO ROADS; ACTVT CROSSING LIGHTS 122.8; ON 5 CLICKS; OFF 7 CLICKS. NONSTD TAX LINE OBS CLNC ON CG RAMP.
  • CG RAMP CLSD TO WINGSPAN GTR THAN 132.5 FT.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
  • ARPT SAND LRG GRAD THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
  • WX BLN LAUNCH FAC ON ARPT; SEE INSIDE BACK CVR FOR OPS DTLS.
  • LIFEFLIGHT/MEDEVAC USE RAMP AREA IN OR ADJ TO TSNT PRKG E SIDE OF COML RAMP; OUTSIDE OF SIDA MARKINGS.
  • LOCKED WHEEL TURNS NA ALL SFCS.
  • PPR ALL OPS GTR THAN 200000 LB GROSS TKOF & LNDG WT.
  • TSA REGULATED ARPT. SEE 49 CFR 1542. ALL GATES & DOORS MUST BE SECURED AT ALL TIMES. TSNT OR UNFAMILIAR PILOTS - AMGR WITH QUESTIONS.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 01 & 26; VASI RWY 01, 26, 29; HIRL RWY 01/19, 08/26, 11/29; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • 08/26PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • 08/26WHEN ATCT CLSD; LNDG RWY 26 OR DEP RWY 08 PSBL TALL VESSELS XNG RWY 26 APCH 3200-5000 FT FM APCH END. 120 FT SHIPS X CHNL BTN PUFFIN ISLAND/ADQ; ALL HR.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 087 FT BLAST BARRIER 40 FT FM THR; HWY 60 FT FM THR.
  • 08MTUS TRRN ON APCH; RCMD USE ONLY BY PILOTS FAMILIAR. HEAVY LIFT CARGO RSTRD FM FULL PWR TKOFF WO PPR - AMGR.
  • 01OMNI DRCTNL.
  • 01RWY 01 VASI DOES NOT PRVD OBS CLNC BYD 2.0 NM FM THR; UNUSBL BYD 2.0 NM.
  • 08APCH RATIO 2:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • CLSD TO ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR IN WRITING - AMGR P.O. BOX 1500 ANTON LARSON ROAD KODIAK AK 99615.
  • 1ARPT INFO - 907-487-4952 MON-FRI 0700-1630.
  • AFRTSUMMER MAINT APR 1 - OCT 13 DAILY 0600-1830. WINTER MAINT OCT 14 - MAR 31 DAILY 0500-1830.

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
3
Longest runway
08/26 · 7,534 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

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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