Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF): Codes, Runways & Location
Elmendorf Air Force Base (IATA: EDF · ICAO: PAED) is a medium-sized airport serving Anchorage, United States. It lies at 61.2517° N, 149.8071° W, 212 ft (65 m) above sea level.
Overview of Elmendorf Air Force Base
Elmendorf Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Anchorage in United States. It is identified by the IATA code EDF and the ICAO code PAED. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Elmendorf Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 212 ft (65 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Merrill Field (MRI) about 5 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmendorf Air Force Base
Where is Elmendorf Air Force Base located?
Elmendorf Air Force Base is located in Anchorage, United States. Its coordinates are 61.2517° N, 149.8071° W.
What is the airport code for Elmendorf Air Force Base?
Elmendorf Air Force Base has an IATA code of EDF and an ICAO code of PAED.
How long is the runway at Elmendorf Air Force Base?
Elmendorf Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Elmendorf Air Force Base have?
Elmendorf Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Elmendorf Air Force Base a major airport?
Elmendorf Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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