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PAVD
Valdez Pioneer Field · Valdez
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
121 ft / 37 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.90 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 6,508 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD), located in Valdez, 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 121 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
Valdez Pioneer Field
ICAO / IATA
PAVD / VDZ
Municipality
Valdez
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
121 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,508 ft / 1,984 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 81° / 261°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 81° / 261°
RWY 06 (81°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (261°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
118.80 MHz
CNTR ANCHORAGE CNTR
119.30 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.90 MHz
FSS JUNEAU RDO
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026