Valdez Pioneer Field
Valdez · United StatesICAO PAVD
Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) is an airport serving Valdez, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 61° 8' 2.0" N, 146° 14' 52.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Anchorage (GMT-8).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VDZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANC | Anchorage, United States | 125 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 52 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VDZ
2 active airlines serving Valdez Pioneer Field.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Valdez Pioneer Field that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport | CDV | Cordova | United States | 83 km |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | ANC | Anchorage | United States | 202 km |
| Fairbanks International Airport | FAI | Fairbanks | United States | 418 km |
| Kenai Municipal Airport | ENA | Kenai | United States | 279 km |
| Central Airport | CEM | Central | United States | 500 km |
| Circle City /New/ Airport | IRC | Circle | United States | 535 km |
| Manley Hot Springs Airport | MLY | Manley Hot Springs | United States | 484 km |
Other Airports in United States
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 61° 8' 2.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 146° 14' 52.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 61.133900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -146.248001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Anchorage
- UTC Offset
- GMT-8
- Current Local Time
- 09:32 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 121 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 37 m
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