Cold Bay Airport
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About Cold Bay Airport
Cold Bay Airport is a state owned, public use airport located in Cold Bay, a city in the Aleutians East Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. First built as a United States Army Air Forces airfield during World War II, it is one of the main airports serving the Alaska Peninsula. Scheduled passenger service is available and air taxi operators fly in and out of the airport daily. Formerly, the airport operated as Thornbrough Air Force Base.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PACDNOTAMs
PACDReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 10,179 ft / 3,103 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 08 / 26 | 4,900 ft / 1,494 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.750 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 118.500 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.600 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 123.600 MHz |
| RFSS | KENAI RDO | 123.600 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 9 of 13 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: SE (from about 135°), on 15% of observations, averaging 17 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | -1,257 ft | |
| Feb | 53% | -1,106 ft | |
| Mar | 46% | -1,564 ft | |
| Apr | 49% | -1,173 ft | |
| May | 43% | -847 ft | |
| Jun | 38% | -562 ft | |
| Jul | 28% | -451 ft | |
| Aug | 40% | -277 ft | |
| Sep | 53% | -318 ft | |
| Oct | 66% | -554 ft | |
| Nov | 63% | -909 ft | |
| Dec | 54% | -1,190 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,564–-277 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cold Bay Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Cold Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Cold Bay Airport is PACD, and its IATA code is CDB.
Where is Cold Bay Airport located?
Cold Bay Airport is medium airport located in Cold Bay, United States, at an elevation of 96 ft (29 m).
How many runways does Cold Bay Airport have?
Cold Bay Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,179 ft / 3,103 m.
Which airlines fly to Cold Bay Airport?
Airlines historically serving Cold Bay Airport include Aero Flight, Alaska Airlines, Peninsula Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Cold Bay Airport?
Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Cold Bay Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Cold Bay Airport in?
Cold Bay Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Cold Bay Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Cold Bay Airport is approximately 9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Cold Bay Airport?
The nearest airport to Cold Bay Airport is King Cove Airport (KVC), about 16.7 nm to the ese, followed by False Pass Airport and Canoe Bay Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cold Bay Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.