K55
Thompson Pass Airport
Valdez, AlaskaElevation 2,080 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 05
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Thompson Pass Airport is in Valdez, Alaska. Field elevation 2,080 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTATE OF ALASKA, DNR, DMLW
Manager phone907-269-8400
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK55
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.1773, -145.6880
Distance from city17 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALSO KNOWN AS 30 MILE.
›20 SM E VALDEZ.
›RWY UNSAFE FOR LNDG, TKOF OR TGL DUE TO DEBRIS ON RWY - AMGR.
›FIRST 300 FT SOFT & RUTTED. 1 FT GRASS & BRUSH FIRST 1200 FT; REMAINDER 10 FT BRUSH.
›UNCTLD VEHICLE TFC ON RWY.
›EXP TURBULENT WIND.
›HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
›RWY COND UNMNT: RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
›ALL OPS PPR - AMGR.
›PWR LINE CROSSES HILL ON APCH END.
›E SIDE 9 FT UNUSBL; RMNG OVERGROWN WITH 4 FT BRUSH.
›EAST HALF OF RWY OVERGROWN WITH 10 FT BRUSH; STRIP 10X2270 FT UNUSABLE. WEST HALF OF RWY LOOSE GRAVEL & SMALL BRUSH TO 6 IN.
›SOFT AFT RAIN. RISES SLIGHTLY AT EACH END.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K55?
K55 sits at 2,080 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K55?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.