K55 — Thompson Pass
Valdez, AK · Elevation 2,080 ft · 61.1773, -145.6884
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (true) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,530 ft | 9 ft | Turf/Gravel (poor) | Not lighted | 05 — / 23 — | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
Airport info
- Attendance
- Unattended
- Magnetic variation
- 27°E (1985)
- Flight service
- Juneau FSS (JNU) · 907-586-7380
- NOTAM file
- JNU ↗
Remarks (7)
- ALSO KNOWN AS 30 MILE.
- 20 SM E VALDEZ.
- UNCTLD VEHICLE TFC ON RWY.
- EXP TURBULENT WIND.
- HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
- RWY COND UNMNT: RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
- ALL OPS PPR - AMGR.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for K55?
- The CTAF at K55 is 122.9 MHz.
- How long is the runway at K55?
- K55 has one runway, 2,530 ft long.
- Which Flight Service Station serves K55?
- Juneau FSS (JNU) serves K55. Call 907-586-7380 for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- PAVD — Valdez Pioneer FLD — 19 mi
- 7KA — Tatitlek — 40 mi
- CKU — Cordova MUNI — 44 mi
- PACV — Merle K (mudhole) Smith — 48 mi
- CXC — Chitina — 50 mi
- Z93 — Copper Center 2 — 54 mi
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