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Platinum Airport

IATA PTUICAO PAPMLocal PTU🇺🇸 Platinum
Coordinates
59.0177°N, 161.8279°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:55
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
21:59
Civil dusk
22:43

About 14h 20m 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 Platinum Airport

Platinum Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Platinum, in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Platinum Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PAEH.

Live weather

PAEH
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NOTAMs

PAEH

Reference 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

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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.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,000 ft / 1,524 m75 ftGvlLightedOpen
09 / 271,924 ft / 586 m50 ftGvlUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DANCHORAGE ARTCC127.600 MHz
AWOSAWOS THREE118.375 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.800 MHz
RDOKENAI RDO122.500 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 3 of 3 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: N (from about 0°), on 24% of observations, averaging 15 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan28%-1,944 ft
Feb26%-1,623 ft
Mar26%-2,069 ft
Apr26%-1,578 ft
May29%-1,158 ft
Jun37%-748 ft
Jul20%-628 ft
Aug19%-416 ft
Sep25%-501 ft
Oct26%-824 ft
Nov27%-1,269 ft
Dec25%-1,550 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-2,069-416 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Platinum Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Platinum Airport?

The ICAO code for Platinum Airport is PAPM, and its IATA code is PTU.

Where is Platinum Airport located?

Platinum Airport is medium airport located in Platinum, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Platinum Airport have?

Platinum Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

Which airlines fly to Platinum Airport?

Airlines historically serving Platinum Airport include Airbus France (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Platinum Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Platinum Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Platinum Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Platinum Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Platinum Airport is approximately 9.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Platinum Airport?

The nearest airport to Platinum Airport is Platinum Mine Airport (6AK1), about 7.3 nm to the sse, followed by Goodnews Airport and Cape Newenham LRRS Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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