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Small airport

Thompson Pass Airport

ICAO K55🇺🇸 Valdez
Coordinates
61.1773°N, 145.6880°W
Elevation
2,080 ft (634 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
15.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:16
Sunrise
04:42
Sunset
22:57
Civil dusk
00:23

About 18h 15m 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 Thompson Pass Airport

Thompson Pass Airport is a small airport in Valdez, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,080 ft (634 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,530 ft / 771 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ), about 16.4 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,530 ft / 771 m9 ftTurf-grvl-pUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Valdez Pioneer FieldVDZ
16.4 nm W (261°)
Tatitlek AirportTEK
34.5 nm WSW (238°)
Cordova Municipal AirportCKU
38 nm S (182°)
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportCDV
41.6 nm S (171°)
Chitina AirportCXC
43.7 nm NE (56°)
Boswell Bay AirportBSW
47.2 nm SSW (197°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thompson Pass Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thompson Pass Airport located?

Thompson Pass Airport is small airport located in Valdez, United States, at an elevation of 2,080 ft (634 m).

How many runways does Thompson Pass Airport have?

Thompson Pass Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,530 ft / 771 m.

What time zone is Thompson Pass Airport in?

Thompson Pass Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Thompson Pass Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thompson Pass Airport is approximately 15.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thompson Pass Airport?

The nearest airport to Thompson Pass Airport is Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ), about 16.4 nm to the w, followed by Tatitlek Airport and Cordova Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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