Airport · ICAO · US
Class E (sfc)Seward Airport
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Aerial view · PAWD
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PAWD — 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 PAWD
4 runway ends on file. Longest: 4,249 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 143.7° | 4,249 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | Yes | — |
| 31 | 323.7° | 4,249 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | Yes | — |
| 16 | 173.7° | 2,289 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
| 34 | 353.7° | 2,289 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | No | — |
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
3 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ASOS ASOS 135.200
- CTAF CTAF 122.900
- FSS KENAI RDO 122.600
📻 Live ATC audio
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Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PAWD, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
1 matched · 33 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate VASI Rwy 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate VASI Rwy 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (1)
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate VASI Rwy 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT VASI Rwy 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31—CTAF
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (33 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.
- ·218 ALASKA – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – SEWARD (SWD)(PAWD) 2 NE UTC–9(–8DT) N60º07.79´ W149º25.00´ 28 B TPA—See Remarks NOTAM FILE SWD RWY 13–31: H4249X100 (ASPH) MIRL RWY 13: Bridge.
- ·RWY 31: VASI(V4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 26´.
- ·RWY 16–34: H2289X75 (ASPH) 0.3% up N RWY 16: Trees.
- ·Rwy 31 VASI unusbl byd 5 deg right of cntrln; offset 5 deg clkws fm cntrln.
- ·Rwy 31 VASI unusbl byd 3 NM; obstn clnc byd 3 NM NA.
- ·Rcmd visual insp prior to tkoff or lndg; mntnd on ireg basis.
- ·Birds wi 10 NM Spring–Fall.
- ·Fixed wing ops ovr 12,500 lb NA.
- ·Rwy 16–34 durg winter 4 in dip 15 in wide fm north thr.
- ·Hvy acft rstrd to N twy and N 400 ft of apron.
- ·Rcmdd proc in efct 1 May–15 Sep to avoid seasonal use heli 1 NM SSW.
- ·TPA—fixed wing 1000 ft AGL.
- ·Rwys 31 and 34 arrivals maintain at least 800 ft AGL until turning final.
- ·Rwys 13 and 16 departures climb straight ahead to at least 800 ft AGL before turning westbound.
- ·Cold temperature airport.
- ·Altitude correction required at or below –3C.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-262-1187
- ·ASOS 135.2 (907) 224–2440.
- ·CTAF 122.9 RCO 122.6 (KENAI RADIO)
- ·HOMER (H) (H) VORW/DME 114.6 HOM Chan 93 N59º42.57´ W151º27.40´ 052º 66.6 NM to fld. 1626/15E.
- ·COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Kenai FSS dial 1–866–864–1737.
- ·SEYMOUR LAKE SPB (See WASILLA on page 257) SHAGELUK (SHX)(PAHX) 1 N UTC–9(–8DT) N62º41.54´ W159º34.15´ 79 B NOTAM FILE SHX RWY 16–34: 3400X75 (GRVL–DIRT) MIRL RWY 16: Trees.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 25´.
- ·LGT ACTIVATE REIL Rwy 34; PAPI Rwy 34; MIRL Rwy 16–34—CTAF.
- ·Rwy condition not monitored, recommend visual inspection prior to ldg.
- ·Floods during breakup, may be soft after heavy rain.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-438-2416
- ·AWOS–3P 121.575 (907) 868–7346.
- ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 ANVIK RCO 122.4 (KENAI RADIO) ®ANCHORAGE CENTER APP/DEP CON 135.7
- ·UNALAKLEET (H) (H) VORW/DME 116.9 UNK Chan 116 N63º53.52´ W160º41.06´ 142º 78.3 NM to fld. 436/15E.
+ 3 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for PAWD — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at PAWD
30 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
5
since 1982
Fatal
0
0.0% of total
Last 5 years
0
no recent events
Last 10 years
2
≈ 0.2/yr
See ranking across all airports → · Open in accident map ↗
Last 10 years · n=2
- Gear-up landing 1
- Loss of control 1
All time · n=30
- Other 18
- Ground collision 6
- Stall / spin 2
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 1
- Gear-up landing 1
- Loss of control 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.
Designees in AK
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PAWD — 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 PAWD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Holt | Moose Pass | AK | 23 nm |
| Richard Wallace | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
| Darlene Kellogg Rudisill | Kasilof | AK | 55 nm |
| Keith Ham | Kasilof | AK | 55 nm |
| Brenton Kennedy | Anchorage | AK | 63 nm |
| Bruce Cummings | Anchorage | AK | 63 nm |
| Carol Zerbe | Anchorage | AK | 63 nm |
| Daniel Jonathan Larocque | Anchorage | AK | 63 nm |
| Greg Emory Stoddard | Anchorage | AK | 63 nm |
| Hon Kagen Kinzie | Anchorage | AK | 63 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near PAWD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Jacob Schaffer | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| Lucy Berlyn Hankins | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| Jeffrey Scott Veal | Sterling | AK | 48 nm |
| Gene Charles Bock Sr | Sterling | AK | 48 nm |
| Justin Keith Shoffner | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
| Ryan James Pelkola | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
| Ryan Alon Skorecki | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
| Brett Richard Ingalls | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
| Chelsea Clara Woelkers | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
| Christopher Jon Esh | Girdwood | AK | 49 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near PAWD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Ryon Hillestad | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| Duane Barry Chase | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| David Earl Wilson | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| Nelson Takeo Ooka | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| David Wayne Joslin | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| Donald Edward Hauenstein | Seward | AK | 1 nm |
| Vernon Leroy Kingsford | Moose Pass | AK | 23 nm |
| Todd Marvin Bureau | Hope | AK | 46 nm |
| Jeffrey Scott Veal | Sterling | AK | 48 nm |
| Bryan Keith Holland | Sterling | AK | 48 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near PAWD
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 | 66 nm |
| Northern Lights Avionics, Inc Anchorage, AK | 66 nm |
| Advanced AeroTechnologies Group Palmer, AK | 89 nm |
| Aircom Avionics, Inc. Fairbanks, AK | 285 nm |
| San Juan Air Maintenance Friday Harbor, WA | 1144 nm |
| Cannon Avionics, Inc. Arlington, WA | 1184 nm |
| Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics Everett, WA | 1192 nm |
| Avionics Shop, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA | 1213 nm |
| B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Auburn, WA | 1220 nm |
| Evergreen Airworks Puyallup, WA | 1228 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 PAWD: 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 ↗