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Cold Bay Airport

Cold Bay, AlaskaElevation 96 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,179 ft

08/26
Dimensions
4,900 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0895°T
Landing length (LDA)4,900 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,900 / 4,900 / 4,900 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26275°T
Landing length (LDA)4,900 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,900 / 4,900 / 4,900 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
15/33
Dimensions
10,179 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 15158°T
Landing length (LDA)10,179 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,179 / 10,179 / 10,179 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33338°T
Landing length (LDA)10,179 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,179 / 10,179 / 10,179 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cold Bay Airport is in Cold Bay, Alaska. Field elevation 96 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRUSSELL RUTA
Manager phone907-532-5000
AttendedALL MON - SAT, 0700 – 1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPACD / CDB
SectionalCOLD BAY
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)COLD BAY
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.2079, -162.7250
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

135.75
ASOS
ASOS
118.5
ANCHORAGE CNTR
CNTR
123.6
CTAF
CTAF
123.6
RDO
FSS
123.6
KENAI RDO
RFSS

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PAEW ON RWYS.
›PHOTOCELL OPS.
›ATCVT MALSR RWY 15; PAPI RWY 08, 26 & 33; HIRL RWY 08/26 & 15/33 - CTAF.
›UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›PCR VALUE: 620/F/B/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 620/F/B/X/T
›CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC WRITTEN PPR - AMGR BOX 97 COLD BAY AK 99571. ARFF AVBL FOR PART 121 ETOPS ACR WITH 30 MIN NOTICE.
›UNLGTD TWR 0.4 NM N, 0.9 NM S & 4.8 NM NW.
›CUST UNAVBL. FOREIGN RFLG ARR 24-48 HR WRITTEN PPR - FAX 907-271-2684 OR 907-271-2686.
›LOCKED WHEEL NA.
›BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
›DEICING & FUEL M-F 0800-1700 - 907-532-2467; AFT HR PPR & FEE - 907-532-7055.
›WX CAMERA AVBL - HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›ARPT SAND LRGR GRADE THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
›SNOW, ICE REMOVAL & ARPT HAZ RPRTG DURG DUTY HR UNLESS PRIOR ARNGMT IN WRITING - AMGR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PACD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PACD have a METAR?
Yes. PACD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PACD have a TAF?
When PACD 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 PACD?
PACD sits at 96 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PACD?
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.
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