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Deering Airport

IATA DRGICAO PADELocal DEE🇺🇸 Deering
Coordinates
66.0689°N, 162.7669°W
Elevation
21 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
04:27
Sunset
01:28

About 21h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Deering Airport

Deering Airport

Deering Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Deering, a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Deering Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PAOT.

Live weather

PAOT

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,320 ft / 1,012 m75 ftGvlLightedOpen
12 / 302,660 ft / 811 m75 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DANCHORAGE CNTR119.200 MHz
ASOSASOS135.500 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Deering Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Deering Airport?

The ICAO code for Deering Airport is PADE, and its IATA code is DRG.

Where is Deering Airport located?

Deering Airport is medium airport located in Deering, United States, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Deering Airport have?

Deering Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,320 ft / 1,012 m.

Which airlines fly to Deering Airport?

Airlines historically serving Deering Airport include Bering Air, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Deering Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Deering Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Deering Airport in?

Deering Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Deering Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Deering Airport is approximately 8.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Deering Airport?

The nearest airport to Deering Airport is Upper Hannum Creek Airport (4Z2), about 16.9 nm to the sw, followed by Candle 2 Airport and Independence Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Deering Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.