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Kodiak Airport

ADQ · PADQ · Kodiak, AK · 78 ft elevation · var 14E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PADQ / ADQ
Coordinates
57.7500, -152.4940
Elevation
78 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
KODIAK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI
NOTAM facility
ADQ
Attendance
SAME AS ARPT MAINT HRS
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/04
Distance from city
4 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
03:55 AM11:55Z
Sunrise05:08 AM13:08Z
Sunset11:15 PM07:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
12:29 AM08:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
12:29 AM → 03:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:15 AM → 04:08 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 01 & 26; VASI RWY 01, 26, 29; HIRL RWY 01/19, 08/26, 11/29; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 119.8 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: VASI · 26: VASI · 29: VASI.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

01TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 01 · 008°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
119.8

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 01/19

5,010 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 53k, Double wheel 110k, Dual tandem 150k.

01
Heading
008° mag · 22° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
VASI (3.75°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 130 ft, 3,000 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
19
Heading
188° mag · 202° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 08/26

7,534 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 53k, Double wheel 110k, Dual tandem 150k.

08
Heading
078° mag · 92° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Hill, 2427 ft, 5,686 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
1,138 ft
26
Heading
258° mag · 272° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
VASI (2.05°)
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (ADQ) · GS 2.05°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 11/29

5,400 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 53k, Double wheel 110k, Dual tandem 150k.

11
Heading
113° mag · 127° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 560 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
440 ft
29
Heading
293° mag · 307° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI
Traffic pattern
Right
Displaced threshold
556 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D125.1ANCHORAGE CNTR
ATIS135.5
CTAF119.8
FSS119.8KENAI RDO
GND121.9
MISC117.1TWEB
OPS156.8
RFSS122.2KENAI RDO
TWR119.8
UNIC122.8UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
ODK · KodiakVORTAC117.10r230° / 5.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches3

Departures

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Other services
Air freight, Cargo, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
P O BOX 112500, JUNEAU, AK
907-465-4512
Manager
CLARK YATSIK
1500 ANTON LARSON RD, KODIAK, AK
907-487-4952

Remarks FAA

  • CLSD TO ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR IN WRITING - AMGR P.O. BOX 1500 ANTON LARSON ROAD KODIAK AK 99615.
  • 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.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 01 & 26; VASI RWY 01, 26, 29; HIRL RWY 01/19, 08/26, 11/29; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
  • ARPT INFO - 907-487-4952 MON-FRI 0700-1630.
  • SUMMER MAINT APR 1 - OCT 13 DAILY 0600-1830. WINTER MAINT OCT 14 - MAR 31 DAILY 0500-1830.
  • PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 480/F/C/X/T
  • WHEN 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.
  • 7 FT BLAST BARRIER 40 FT FM THR; HWY 60 FT FM THR.
  • MTUS TRRN ON APCH; RCMD USE ONLY BY PILOTS FAMILIAR. HEAVY LIFT CARGO RSTRD FM FULL PWR TKOFF WO PPR - AMGR.
  • OMNI DRCTNL.
  • RWY 01 VASI DOES NOT PRVD OBS CLNC BYD 2.0 NM FM THR; UNUSBL BYD 2.0 NM.
  • APCH RATIO 2:1 TO DTHR.

Nearby airports

PAKD · Kodiak Municipal Airport (5 NM)4K5 · Ouzinkie Airport (12 NM)6R7 · Old Harbor Airport (41 NM)PALB · Larsen Bay Airport (49 NM)PAKY · Karluk Airport (64 NM)PAKH · Akhiok Airport (73 NM)

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About PADQ

Kodiak Airport (ADQ · PADQ) is an airport in Kodiak, AK, at 78 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 7,534 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PADQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PADQ have a control tower?

Yes. Kodiak Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at PADQ?

Kodiak Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,534 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PADQ?

Kodiak Airport is in Kodiak, AK, at an elevation of 78 ft MSL. Coordinates: 57.7500, -152.4940.

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