Airport · ICAO · US
Class E (sfc)Dillingham Airport
Live conditions at PADL
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Aerial view · PADL
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PADL — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at PADL
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 6,400 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 26.5° | 6,400 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 19 | 206.5° | 6,400 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
5 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 125.000
- AWOS AWOS 3 135.550
- CTAF CTAF 123.600
- CNTR ANCHORAGE CNTR 132.750
- FSS RDO 122.300
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Navaids associated with PADL
- NDB BTS
Wood River
0.43 MHz · LO · LOW
- VOR-DME DLG
Dillingham
116.40 MHz · DME 116.40 · BOTH · HIGH
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PADL, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
5 matched · 40 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 15–33: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Runway 15 threshold displaced 590 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01–19: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 15–33: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Runway 15 threshold displaced 590 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
displaced threshold
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01–19: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ODALS Rwy 19; PAPI Rwy 01; VASI Rwy 19; HIRL Rwy 01–19. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (5)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 15–33: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · communications · operational
RWY 15–33: 2380X100 (TURF) RWY 15: Thld dsplcd 590´. P–lines…
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Runway 15 threshold displaced 590 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
Raw FAA text · communications · operational
RWY 15–33: 2380X100 (TURF) RWY 15: Thld dsplcd 590´
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01–19: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
RWY 01–19: H6400X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–120, D–219, 2D–324 PCR 60…
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate ODALS Rwy 19; PAPI Rwy 01; VASI Rwy 19; HIRL Rwy 01–19. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT ODALS Rwy 19; PAPI Rwy 01; VASI Rwy 19; HIRL Rwy 01–19—CTAF
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Airport attended 1600–0230Z‡. Self-service or limited operations outside attended hours.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · advisory
Attended 1600–0230Z‡.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (40 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·ALASKA 91 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ROCKING T RANCH (11AK) PVT 6 E UTC–9(–8DT) N63º59.98´ W145º30.14´ 1190 NOTAM FILE Not insp.
- ·RWY 08–26: 2200X30 (GRVL) RWY 15–33: 1000X30 (GRVL) RWY 15: Trees.
- ·Rwy 08–26 not plowed or maintained.
- ·Rwy 15–33 not plowed or otherwise maintained.
- ·Rwy 15–33 loose gravel on sfc.
- ·Rwy 15–33 has large rock on sfc.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-895-4207
- ·CTAF 122.9 COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – WINGSONG ESTATES (AK09) PVT 7 N UTC–9(–8DT) N64º02.98´ W145º30.14´ 1100 NOTAM FILE Not insp.
- ·Rwy conditions not monitored, recommend visual inspection prior to using.
- ·Trees close in east, west and south of rwy.
- ·Recommend Rwy 33 for dep.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: (907) 895-5331 COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516 DELTA JUNCTION N64º01.41´ W145º41.21´ NOTAM FILE BIG.
- ·NDB (HW) 347 DJN 1338/20E.
- ·RWY 01: TORA–6400 TODA–6400 ASDA–6400 LDA–6400 RWY 19: TORA–6400 TODA–6400 ASDA–6400 LDA–6400
- ·Bcn lgt on twr at ARFF bldg; ops unmnt when DLG FSS clsd.
- ·Aft hr arpt/maint svc, wildlife ctl, sn removal, cond rprtg PPR—amgr.
- ·Gates and doors must be secured all times.
- ·Tsnt or unfamiliar pilot info—amgr.
- ·Incrd bird act spring and fall.
- ·Aft hr—907–843–1590/907–252–7625.
- ·PPR for haz rprtg rwy, twy or ramp snow ctl.
- ·CLOSED to acr ops more than 30 pax seats exc PPR in writing—amgr Box 250 Dillingham AK 99576.
- ·Twy, ramp or RSA tkof or ldg NA.
- ·ARFF equip avbl durg acr act only.
- ·Tsnt prkg mkd with green cones.
- ·Rwy safety area S 3600 ft X 300 ft; N 3289 ft X 200 ft.
- ·Arpt sand lrgr gradation than FAA rcmdd/see AC150/5200–30.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-842-5511
- ·AWOS–3P 125.0 (907) 842–2137.
- ·AWOS–3P avbl when DLG FSS clsd.
+ 10 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
Yes
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for PADL — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at PADL
83 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 53 most recent.
Total events
11
since 1982
Fatal
2
18.2% of total
Last 5 years
3
≈ 0.6/yr
Last 10 years
4
≈ 0.4/yr
See ranking across all airports → · Open in accident map ↗
Last 10 years · n=2
- Stall / spin 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
All time · n=82
- Other 60
- Gear-up landing 5
- Ground collision 5
- Stall / spin 3
- Loss of control 3
- Controlled flight into terrain 2
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 2
- Engine failure / power loss 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
+ 30 more on file
Designees in AK
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PADL — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,010
Flight Instructors
A&P
3,011
Mechanics
AME
30
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
4
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
2
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
5
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
6
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
7
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
24
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
25
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
7
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
Schools
20
Flight Schools
FBO
55
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
6
Flying Clubs
Repair
4
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
3
EAA Chapters
DPEs near PADL
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Kellogg Rudisill | Kasilof | AK | 233 nm |
| Keith Ham | Kasilof | AK | 233 nm |
| Bradford Holt | Moose Pass | AK | 287 nm |
| Dean Stewart Paulson | Eagle River | AK | 300 nm |
| Richard Wallace | Girdwood | AK | 302 nm |
| Brenton Kennedy | Anchorage | AK | 304 nm |
| Bruce Cummings | Anchorage | AK | 304 nm |
| Carol Zerbe | Anchorage | AK | 304 nm |
| Daniel Jonathan Larocque | Anchorage | AK | 304 nm |
| Greg Emory Stoddard | Anchorage | AK | 304 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near PADL
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Daniel Schlagel | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Joseph David Wittkop | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Ryan Allen Miller | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| John Jay Weber | Aleknagik | AK | 16 nm |
| Philip Jan Zygmunt | Aleknagik | AK | 16 nm |
| Jon Edward King | Naknek | AK | 53 nm |
| Patrick David Shryock | Naknek | AK | 53 nm |
| Harold Samuel Egli Ii | King Salmon | AK | 64 nm |
| Bryan Thomas Pfaender | King Salmon | AK | 64 nm |
| Daniel Joseph Pepin | King Salmon | AK | 64 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near PADL
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick Malcolm Grant | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Michael Upham Harder | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Thomas Daniel Schlagel | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Thomas Glen Tucker | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Matthew Scott Van Deventer | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Perry Lowell Abrams | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Ward Bullard Hurlburt V | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Leon Carl Braswell | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Donald Earl Darden | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
| Johnny David Evans | Dillingham | AK | 1 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near PADL
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Avionics Specialists of Alaska Anchorage, AK | 286 nm |
| Northern Lights Avionics, Inc Anchorage, AK | 289 nm |
| Advanced AeroTechnologies Group Palmer, AK | 319 nm |
| Aircom Avionics, Inc. Fairbanks, AK | 458 nm |
| San Juan Air Maintenance Friday Harbor, WA | 1386 nm |
| Cannon Avionics, Inc. Arlington, WA | 1426 nm |
| Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics Everett, WA | 1433 nm |
| Avionics Shop, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA | 1450 nm |
| B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Auburn, WA | 1458 nm |
| Evergreen Airworks Puyallup, WA | 1465 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for PADL: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗