Valdez Pioneer Field is a medium-sized airport serving Valdez, United States. Its IATA code is VDZ and its ICAO code is PAVD. The airport lies at an elevation of 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VDZ
- ICAO code
- PAVD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Coordinates
- 61.1327, -146.2466
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,500 ft · 1,981 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Valdez Pioneer Field, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TEK Tatitlek Airport | Tatitlek, United States | 38 km · 24 mi |
| CDV Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport | Cordova, United States | 83 km · 52 mi |
| GKN Gulkana Airport | Gulkana, United States | 121 km · 75 mi |
| NCN Chenega Bay Airport | Chenega, United States | 151 km · 94 mi |
| MYK May Creek Airport | May Creek, United States | 192 km · 119 mi |
| MRI Merrill Field | Anchorage, United States | 193 km · 120 mi |
| ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | Anchorage, United States | 201 km · 125 mi |
| CYT Yakataga Airport | Yakataga, United States | 236 km · 147 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VDZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,617 | 2,247 | 1,953 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,237 | 3,254 | 2,828 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,288 | 3,286 | 2,855 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,766 | 3,583 | 3,113 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 5,901 | 3,667 | 3,186 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,540 | 4,064 | 3,531 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,131 | 4,431 | 3,850 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,452 | 4,630 | 4,024 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,454 | 4,632 | 4,025 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,619 | 5,355 | 4,654 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,304 | 5,781 | 5,024 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 10,214 | 6,347 | 5,515 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,919 | 6,785 | 5,896 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,979 | 7,444 | 6,468 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,793 | 7,949 | 6,908 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 16,102 | 10,005 | 8,694 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 118.800 |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.300 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.900 |
| FSS | JUNEAU RDO | 122.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Valdez Pioneer Field?
The IATA code of Valdez Pioneer Field is VDZ and its ICAO code is PAVD.
Where is Valdez Pioneer Field located?
Valdez Pioneer Field is in Valdez, Alaska, United States, at 61.1327, -146.2466.
What time zone is Valdez Pioneer Field in?
Valdez Pioneer Field uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Valdez Pioneer Field?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 6,500 ft (1,981 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Valdez Pioneer Field?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tatitlek Airport (TEK), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.