PAAD
Point Thomson Airstrip
Deadhorse, AlaskaElevation 56 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0571°T
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 23251°T
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Point Thomson Airstrip is in Deadhorse, Alaska. Field elevation 56 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID JOHNSTON
Manager phone907-564-4351
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAAD
SectionalPOINT BARROW
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)DEADHORSE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates70.1360, -146.2900
Distance from city44 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
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
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
›PTZ AWOS-3P IS ASSOCIATED WITH POINT THOMSON AIRSTRIP 37AA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAAD have a METAR?
Yes. PAAD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAAD have a TAF?
When PAAD issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAAD?
PAAD sits at 56 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAAD?
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.