Point Thomson Airstrip Private
37AA · PAAD · Deadhorse, AK · 56 ft elevation · var 16E · Non-towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAAD
- Coordinates
- 70.1360, -146.2900
- Elevation
- 56 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- POINT BARROW
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DEADHORSE
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2011/09
- Distance from city
- 44 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | n/a | n/a |
| Sunset | n/a | n/a |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from PAAD
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF. on 122.9
Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 23: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05 · 055°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
5,000 ft × 150 ft · Gravel- Heading
- 055° mag · 71° true
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 235° mag · 251° true
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for PAAD.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PAAD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- PTZ AWOS-3P IS ASSOCIATED WITH POINT THOMSON AIRSTRIP 37AA.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAAD in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About PAAD
Point Thomson Airstrip (37AA · PAAD) is an airport in Deadhorse, AK, at 56 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAAD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PAAD have a control tower?
No. Point Thomson Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PAAD?
Point Thomson Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAAD?
Point Thomson Airstrip is in Deadhorse, AK, at an elevation of 56 ft MSL. Coordinates: 70.1360, -146.2900.
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