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PAAD
Point Thomson Airstrip · Deadhorse
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
56 ft / 17 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 5,000 ft · GravelLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD), located in Deadhorse, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 56 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Point Thomson Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
PAAD / —
Municipality
Deadhorse
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
56 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Gravel
Heading: 71° / 251°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Gravel
Heading: 71° / 251°
RWY 05 (71°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (251°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026