Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Valdez Pioneer Field (IATA: VDZ · ICAO: PAVD) is a medium-sized airport serving Valdez, United States. It lies at 61.1327° N, 146.2466° W, 121 ft (37 m) above sea level.
Overview of Valdez Pioneer Field
Valdez Pioneer Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Valdez in United States. It is identified by the IATA code VDZ and the ICAO code PAVD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Valdez Pioneer Field has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1981 m (6500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 121 ft (37 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tatitlek Airport (TEK) about 38 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 ≈ 1,981 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valdez Pioneer Field
Where is Valdez Pioneer Field located?
Valdez Pioneer Field is located in Valdez, United States. Its coordinates are 61.1327° N, 146.2466° W.
What is the airport code for Valdez Pioneer Field?
Valdez Pioneer Field has an IATA code of VDZ and an ICAO code of PAVD.
How long is the runway at Valdez Pioneer Field?
Valdez Pioneer Field's longest runway is about 1981 m (6500 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Valdez Pioneer Field have?
Valdez Pioneer Field has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Valdez Pioneer Field a major airport?
Valdez Pioneer Field is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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