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Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
Palmer, United States
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Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
Palmer, United States
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Gateway to Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Location
Palmer, United States
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (IATA: PAQ, ICAO: PAAQ) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Palmer, Alaska, the seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It serves the agricultural and commercial needs of the surrounding Mat-Su Valley community.
The airport operates primarily as a general aviation facility, supporting small aircraft, charter flights, and utility operations in the region. Its location in the fertile Matanuska Valley makes it an important local transportation hub for residents who depend on air access in Alaska's vast landscape.
The airport is named in honor of Warren "Bud" Woods, recognizing his contributions to local aviation and community development. It is owned and operated by the City of Palmer and plays a supportive role alongside Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, which serves the broader southcentral Alaska region.
Terminals
The airport does not operate a commercial passenger terminal and functions primarily as a general aviation facility.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the Glenn Highway, which connects Palmer to Anchorage approximately 42 miles to the southwest.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Palmer Municipal Airport; the facility serves general aviation and charter operators.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Warren "Bud" Woods, a local aviation advocate.
- ›Located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, known for its agricultural heritage.
- ›Operates at an elevation of approximately 242 feet above mean sea level.
- ›Serves as a general aviation reliever for the greater Anchorage area.
- ›Palmer is one of Alaska's few towns with significant farming, and the airport supports related rural transport.
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Latest news
Mat-Su Sentinel· 11/7/2015
Palmer airport to be renamed in honor of local pilots
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AOPA· 5/15/2024
‘The Last Frontier’ state holds big GA gathering
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Alaska National Guard (.mil)· 6/11/2021
Palmer Mayor Edna DeVries presents 176th Wing with a key to the city
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Alaska Native News· 12/6/2024
Palmer man guilty of aviation violations
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Alaska's News Source· 5/6/2022
25th Great Alaska Aviation Gathering takes flight this weekend
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businessinsider.com· 7/24/2024
'Free Citizen' Pilot Almost Caused Midair Crash in Unlicensed Plane: Feds
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