Deadhorse Airport (PASC)
Medium airport · Deadhorse, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Deadhorse Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASC |
| IATA | SCC |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°11'41" W 148°27'54" 70.19470, -148.46500 |
| Location | Deadhorse, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-G | No |
Deadhorse Airport at a glance
Deadhorse Airport is a medium airport in Deadhorse, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SCC. The field elevation of 65 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASC 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, 05/23, offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asph-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PASC 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 Deadhorse Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuiqsut Airport | PAQT | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport | PABA | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Arctic Village Airport | PARC | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Anaktuvuk Pass Airport | PAKP | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport | PABR | 327 km (177 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Deadhorse Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 65 ft field elevation of Deadhorse 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 Deadhorse Airport
What is the ICAO code of Deadhorse Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Deadhorse Airport is PASC, and its IATA code is SCC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Deadhorse Airport above sea level?
Deadhorse Airport sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Deadhorse Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.1947, -148.4650 — in Deadhorse, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nuiqsut Airport, about 96 km away.
Does PASC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASC 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 Deadhorse Airport?
Deadhorse Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASPH-G surface.