Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Seward Airport

IATA SWDICAO PAWDLocal SWD🇺🇸 Seward
Coordinates
60.1305°N, 149.4186°W
Elevation
22 ft (7 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:55

About 14h 21m 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 Seward Airport

Seward Airport

Seward Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Seward, a city in Kenai Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. This airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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

Live weather

PAWD
Checking for pilot reports…

NOTAMs

PAWD

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

Loading live flights…

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

Where you can fly from here

Loading current routes…

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.

Loading live traffic…

Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 314,249 ft / 1,295 m100 ftAsph-gLightedOpen
16 / 342,289 ft / 698 m75 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS135.200 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz
FSSKENAI RDO122.600 MHz

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)

Obstacle departure procedures (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Seward Airport.

Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇺🇸 More airports in United States📘 Flying in the United States: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Seward Airport?

The ICAO code for Seward Airport is PAWD, and its IATA code is SWD.

Where is Seward Airport located?

Seward Airport is medium airport located in Seward, United States, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Seward Airport have?

Seward Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,249 ft / 1,295 m.

What time zone is Seward Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Seward Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Seward Airport is approximately 14.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Seward Airport?

The nearest airport to Seward Airport is Lawing Airport (9Z9), about 16.9 nm to the n, followed by Quartz Creek Airport and South Gasline Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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