Seward Airport (PAWD)
Medium airport · Seward, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Seward Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAWD |
| IATA | SWD |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°7'50" W 149°25'7" 60.13048, -149.41861 |
| Location | Seward, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,249 ft (1295 m) | 100 ft | ASPH-G | Yes |
| 16/34 | 2,289 ft (698 m) | 75 ft | ASPH-G | No |
Seward Airport at a glance
Seward Airport is a medium airport in Seward, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SWD. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAWD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 4,249 ft (1295 m) of asph-g 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 PAWD 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 Seward Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soldotna Airport | PASX | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Kenai Municipal Airport | PAEN | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Merrill Field | PAMR | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | PAED | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Seward Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Seward 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 Seward Airport
What is the ICAO code of Seward Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Seward Airport is PAWD, and its IATA code is SWD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Seward Airport above sea level?
Seward 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 Seward Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.1305, -149.4186 — in Seward, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soldotna Airport, about 97 km away.
Does PAWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAWD 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 Seward Airport?
Seward Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,249 ft (1295 m) with a ASPH-G surface.