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PAAM

Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport

Dutch Harbor, AlaskaElevation 24 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,500 ft

14/32
Dimensions
3,500 x 100 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 14
RWY 32

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport is in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Field elevation 24 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRPO
Manager phone907-552-8757
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAAM
SectionalDUTCH HARBOR
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)COLD BAY
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates53.9729, -166.8585
Distance from city12 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NO SVCS AVBL.
›PPR WITH 611 ASUS, ELMENDORF AFB AK.
›RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PAAM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAAM have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PAAM. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PAAM have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PAAM. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAAM?
PAAM sits at 24 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAAM?
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.