Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
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About Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
Tom Madsen Airport is a state-owned public-use airport in the City of Unalaska, on Amaknak Island in the Aleutian Islands, off the coast of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located near the Bering Sea coast of Unalaska Island, 800 miles (1,300 km) southwest of Anchorage and 1,950 miles (3,140 km) from Seattle.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PADUNOTAMs
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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.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31▸ displaced | 4,500 ft / 1,372 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.800 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 121.400 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.600 MHz |
| FSS | COLD BAY RDO | 122.600 MHz |
| MISC | DUTCH WX | 129.500 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (2)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 4 of 4 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: SSE (from about 157.5°), on 10% of observations, averaging 9 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | -1,068 ft | |
| Feb | 53% | -1,029 ft | |
| Mar | 52% | -1,549 ft | |
| Apr | 48% | -1,140 ft | |
| May | 41% | -980 ft | |
| Jun | 32% | -691 ft | |
| Jul | 39% | -538 ft | |
| Aug | 47% | -365 ft | |
| Sep | 58% | -455 ft | |
| Oct | 61% | -670 ft | |
| Nov | 52% | -908 ft | |
| Dec | 51% | -1,030 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,549–-365 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
The ICAO code for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is PADU, and its IATA code is DUT.
Where is Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport located?
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is medium airport located in Unalaska, United States, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).
How many runways does Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport have?
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,500 ft / 1,372 m.
Which airlines fly to Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
Airlines historically serving Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport include Aero Flight (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport in?
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is approximately 7.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
The nearest airport to Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport (PAAM), about 11.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Akutan Airport and Cape Field at Fort Glenn.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.