Platinum Airport (PAPM)
Medium airport · Platinum, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Platinum Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAPM |
| IATA | PTU |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°1'4" W 161°49'41" 59.01767, -161.82793 |
| Location | Platinum, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Platinum Airport at a glance
Platinum Airport is a medium airport in Platinum, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as PTU. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAPM 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, 14/32, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAPM 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 Platinum Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Bethel Airport | PABE | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Egegik Airport | PAII | 274 km (148 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Platinum Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Platinum 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 Platinum Airport
What is the ICAO code of Platinum Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Platinum Airport is PAPM, and its IATA code is PTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Platinum Airport above sea level?
Platinum Airport sits at an elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Platinum Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.0177, -161.8279 — in Platinum, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cape Newenham LRRS Airport, about 43 km away.
Does PAPM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAPM 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 Platinum Airport?
Platinum Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a GVL surface.