Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport Private
AK23 · PAAM · Dutch Harbor, AK · 24 ft elevation · var 12E · Non-towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAAM
- Coordinates
- 53.9729, -166.8585
- Elevation
- 24 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12E
- Sectional chart
- DUTCH HARBOR
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLD BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2001/02
- Distance from city
- 12 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:40 AM | 13:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 14:35Z |
| Sunset | 11:43 PM | 07:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 12:38 AM | 08:38Z |
Plan a flight from PAAM
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
3,500 ft × 100 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,500 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for PAAM.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PAAM. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
- NO SVCS AVBL.
- PPR WITH 611 ASUS, ELMENDORF AFB AK.
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 PAAM 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 PAAM
Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport (AK23 · PAAM) is an airport in Dutch Harbor, AK, at 24 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAAM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PAAM have a control tower?
No. Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PAAM?
Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAAM?
Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport is in Dutch Harbor, AK, at an elevation of 24 ft MSL. Coordinates: 53.9729, -166.8585.
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