Deering Airport (PADE)
Medium airport · Deering, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Deering Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PADE |
| IATA | DRG |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 66°4'8" W 162°46'1" 66.06890, -162.76691 |
| Location | Deering, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,320 ft (1012 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 12/30 | 2,660 ft (811 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Deering Airport at a glance
Deering Airport is a medium airport in Deering, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as DRG. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PADE 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 — 03/21 — offers 3,320 ft (1012 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PADE 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 Deering Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | PAOT | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Bob Baker Memorial Airport | PAIK | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Port Clarence Coast Guard Station | PAPC | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Ambler Airport | PAFM | 246 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Deering Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Deering 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 Deering Airport
What is the ICAO code of Deering Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Deering Airport is PADE, and its IATA code is DRG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Deering Airport above sea level?
Deering Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Deering Airport located?
The airport lies at 66.0689, -162.7669 — in Deering, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, about 91 km away.
Does PADE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PADE 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 Deering Airport?
Deering Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,320 ft (1012 m) with a GVL surface.