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Valdez Pioneer Field

Valdez, United States

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Valdez Pioneer Field

Valdez, United States
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PAVD
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121 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Prince William Sound in southcentral Alaska.

Location
Valdez, United States
Valdez Pioneer Field (IATA: VDZ, ICAO: PAVD) is a small public-use airport serving the city of Valdez, Alaska, situated at the head of Port Valdez in Prince William Sound. The airport is owned by the City of Valdez and plays an essential role in connecting this remote community to the broader Alaska aviation network. The airport supports scheduled commuter service, charter flights, general aviation, and cargo operations. It serves as a critical transportation link for residents and visitors, particularly given that Valdez is accessible by road only via the Richardson Highway and by sea.
Terminals
The airport features a small single terminal building suited to its low passenger volume as a commuter and general aviation facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to downtown Valdez is limited, with rental cars and private vehicles being the primary options from the airport.
Airlines here
Ravn Alaska and similar regional carriers have historically provided scheduled service connecting Valdez to Anchorage and other Alaskan communities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located at an elevation of approximately 121 feet above sea level.
  • ›The airport has two runways oriented to accommodate prevailing wind and terrain conditions.
  • ›Valdez is the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, making the airport important for oil industry personnel.
  • ›Weather conditions, including fog and precipitation, frequently affect flight operations in this region.
  • ›The airport serves as a base for flightseeing tours of Prince William Sound and surrounding glaciers.
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Airlines serving this airport

Era Alaska
7H
Alaska Airlines
AS

Routes

VDZ → ANC7H · DH8 BE1
VDZ → ANCAS · DH8 BE1

Aircraft operating here

DH82 routesBE12 routes
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Valdez Airport
Encyclopaedia

Valdez Airport, also known as Pioneer Field, is a state-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Valdez, a city in the Chugach Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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