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Small airport

Point Thomson Airstrip

ICAO PAADLocal 37AA🇺🇸 Deadhorse
Coordinates
70.1360°N, 146.2900°W
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
15° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:28
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
21:46
Civil dusk
23:06

About 15h 57m 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 Point Thomson Airstrip

Point Thomson Airstrip is a small airport in Deadhorse, United States (ICAO PAAD). It sits at an elevation of 56 ft (17 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Point Thomson Sea Ice Airstrip (AA50), about 3 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 235,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftGravelLightedOpen

Nearby airports

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Point Thomson Airstrip?

The ICAO code for Point Thomson Airstrip is PAAD.

Where is Point Thomson Airstrip located?

Point Thomson Airstrip is small airport located in Deadhorse, United States, at an elevation of 56 ft (17 m).

How many runways does Point Thomson Airstrip have?

Point Thomson Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Point Thomson Airstrip in?

Point Thomson Airstrip is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Point Thomson Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Point Thomson Airstrip is approximately 15° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Point Thomson Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Point Thomson Airstrip is Point Thomson Sea Ice Airstrip (AA50), about 3 nm to the nnw, followed by Flaxman Island Airstrip and Bullen Point Short Range Radar Station Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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