PADG · RDB
Red Dog Airport
Red Dog, AlaskaElevation 969 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0342°T
Landing length (LDA)5,754 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,312 / 6,312 / 6,033 ft
Displaced threshold279 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
RWY 21222°T
Landing length (LDA)5,754 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,312 / 6,312 / 6,033 ft
Displaced threshold279 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
Red Dog Airport is in Red Dog, Alaska. Field elevation 969 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT MERCULIEFF
Manager phone907-754-5445
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPADG / RDB
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates68.0321, -162.8990
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -14C.
›279 FT DTHR LGT.
›279 FT DTHR LGT.
›PAPI OFFSET 12.5 DEGS.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 03 & 21; HIRL RWY 03/21 - 123.0
›PCR VALUE: 400/F/A/X/T
›ARFF INDEX B OPS SUPPORTED. CLSD TO ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXCP PPR - AMGR.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - 123.0
›279 FT SAFETY AREA N END & 279 FT SAFETY AREA S END.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PADG have a METAR?
Yes. PADG is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PADG have a TAF?
When PADG 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 PADG?
PADG sits at 969 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PADG?
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.