Dillingham Airport (PADL)
Medium airport · Dillingham, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dillingham Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PADL |
| IATA | DLG |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°2'41" W 158°30'18" 59.04470, -158.50500 |
| Location | Dillingham, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dillingham Airport at a glance
Dillingham Airport is a medium airport in Dillingham, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as DLG. The field elevation of 81 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PADL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 6,400 ft (1951 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PADL 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 Dillingham Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 27 km (15 NM) |
| King Salmon Airport | PAKN | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Egegik Airport | PAII | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Platinum Airport | PAPM | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 209 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dillingham Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 81 ft field elevation of Dillingham 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 Dillingham Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dillingham Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dillingham Airport is PADL, and its IATA code is DLG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dillingham Airport above sea level?
Dillingham Airport sits at an elevation of 81 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dillingham Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.0447, -158.5050 — in Dillingham, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aleknagik / New Airport, about 27 km away.
Does PADL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PADL 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 Dillingham Airport?
Dillingham Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.