AviatDataValdez Pioneer Field Airport VDZ / PAVD
Valdez, Alaska · United States · State of Alaska DOT&PF (Northern Region)
3kpax · 2024
Limited hoursJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAPAVD / VDZ
OperatorState of Alaska DOT&PF (Northern Region)
Coordinates61.1342°N, 146.2448°W
Elevation128 ft · 39 m
Time zoneAKT (UTC-9/-8 DST)
Passengers / yr2,874 (2024)
CustomsNo
Border controlNo
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referencePAVD — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursAttended Jan-Dec Mon-Fri 0600-1830, Sat-Sun 0800-1830 local. Not H24. PPR (24 hr, in writing) required ONLY for air-carrier ops with more than 30 passenger seats; the ~9-seat King Air EAS flights do not require PPR.
TerminalsSingle small terminal building (Pioneer Field Terminal).
Runways (1)
- 06/24 · 1,981 m / 6,500 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved)
Airport contact
EAS airport. Served by Reeve Air Alaska, LLC — now operating as Arctic Legacy Aviation (rebranded 2025 after acquisition) — with 3 daily round-trips to Anchorage (ANC) and 1 daily round-trip to Fairbanks (FAI) on GPS-equipped Beechcraft King Air aircraft, under DOT EAS Order 2025-6-12 (service from Aug 15, 2025 through Aug 31, 2027; docket DOT-OST-2024-0052). Reeve replaced Ravn Alaska, which abruptly ended Valdez EAS on Aug 5, 2025. Regional feeder link into the Alaska hub network.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 2 providers
Reeve Air Alaska (dba Arctic Legacy Aviation)
Current USDOT Essential Air Service carrier at Valdez since fall 2025 (EAS through 31-Aug-2027), operating as Arctic Legacy Aviation with Beechcraft King Air aircraft on ~3x daily Anchorage and ~1x daily Fairbanks flights. As the scheduled carrier at a remote contract station with no third-party handler, self-handles its own ground operations. Replaced Ravn Alaska, which ceased Valdez service in August 2025.
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Alaska DOT&PF Northern Region
FAA-listed owner/operator of Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD) per AirNav (2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks), furnishing the ramp/apron, snow removal, and the single 6,500 ft asphalt runway; the passenger terminal is operated by the City of Valdez. On-field airport manager is Dave Wiley (Valdez). Minor airframe/powerplant service available on field per AirNav.
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Aircraft fuel
Available
VSHelicopters
On-airport fuel seller and de facto FBO at Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD) per AirNav, selling 100LL (full service) and Jet A (pump service); prices updated 18-Jun-2026 (100LL ~$11.50, Jet A ~$13.00). AirNav also lists a prior-permission-required Jet A fuel line, not independently confirmed as a separate operator. Also operates local helicopter sightseeing tours (Vertical Solutions Helicopters LLC, marketed as Alpine Air Alaska).
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De-icing
Not listed
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Not listed
Cargo handling
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Aviation security
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Passenger & crew transport
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Flight support
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Hotel & travel
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