Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)
Medium airport · Palmer, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAAQ |
| IATA | PAQ |
| Elevation | 242 ft (74 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°35'42" W 149°5'20" 61.59490, -149.08901 |
| Location | Palmer, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,617 ft (1102 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 6,006 ft (1831 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16S/34S | 1,560 ft (475 m) | 60 ft | GVL | No |
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport at a glance
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Palmer, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as PAQ. The field elevation of 242 ft (74 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAAQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 6,006 ft (1831 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAAQ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla Airport | PAWS | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Birchwood Airport | PABV | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | PAED | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Merrill Field | PAMR | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 242 ft field elevation of Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport is PAAQ, and its IATA code is PAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport above sea level?
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 242 feet (74 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.5949, -149.0890 — in Palmer, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wasilla Airport, about 24 km away.
Does PAAQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAAQ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport?
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,006 ft (1831 m) with a ASP surface.