Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (PADU)
Medium airport · Unalaska, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PADU |
| IATA | DUT |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°53'56" W 166°32'42" 53.89881, -166.54500 |
| Location | Unalaska, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport at a glance
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is a medium airport in Unalaska, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as DUT. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PADU 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, 13/31, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PADU 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 Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Bay Airport | PACD | 286 km (154 NM) |
| St George Airport | PAPB | 357 km (193 NM) |
| Sand Point Airport | PASD | 418 km (226 NM) |
| St Paul Island Airport | PASN | 431 km (233 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 596 km (322 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) 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 Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is PADU, and its IATA code is DUT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport above sea level?
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8988, -166.5450 — in Unalaska, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cold Bay Airport, about 286 km away.
Does PADU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PADU 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 Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.