Cold Bay Airport (PACD)
Medium airport · Cold Bay, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cold Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PACD |
| IATA | CDB |
| Elevation | 96 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°12'28" W 162°43'30" 55.20787, -162.72503 |
| Location | Cold Bay, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,900 ft (1494 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 10,179 ft (3103 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cold Bay Airport at a glance
Cold Bay Airport is a medium airport in Cold Bay, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as CDB. The field elevation of 96 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PACD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 10,179 ft (3103 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PACD 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 Cold Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Point Airport | PASD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport | PADU | 286 km (154 NM) |
| Port Heiden Airport | PAPH | 320 km (173 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 384 km (207 NM) |
| Platinum Airport | PAPM | 427 km (231 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cold Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 96 ft field elevation of Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cold Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cold Bay Airport is PACD, and its IATA code is CDB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cold Bay Airport above sea level?
Cold Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 96 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cold Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.2079, -162.7250 — in Cold Bay, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sand Point Airport, about 140 km away.
Does PACD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PACD 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 Cold Bay Airport?
Cold Bay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,179 ft (3103 m) with a ASP surface.