Sand Point Airport (PASD)
Medium airport · Sand Point, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sand Point Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASD |
| IATA | SDP |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°18'50" W 160°31'20" 55.31391, -160.52210 |
| Location | Sand Point, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sand Point Airport at a glance
Sand Point Airport is a medium airport in Sand Point, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SDP. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASD 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 4,000 ft (1219 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 PASD 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 Sand Point 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 | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Port Heiden Airport | PAPH | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Egegik Airport | PAII | 372 km (201 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport | PADU | 418 km (226 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sand Point Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Sand Point 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 Sand Point Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sand Point Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sand Point Airport is PASD, and its IATA code is SDP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sand Point Airport above sea level?
Sand Point 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 Sand Point Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.3139, -160.5221 — in Sand Point, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cold Bay Airport, about 140 km away.
Does PASD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASD 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 Sand Point Airport?
Sand Point Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.