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AK23 — Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport

Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport

Non-ToweredDutch Harbor, AK • ICAO: PAAM • 24' MSL

AK23 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

AK23 Runways1 runway

AK23 has 1 runway. The longest is 14/32 at 3,500 ft × 100 ft (gravel).

14/32No runway lights3,500 ft × 100 ftGravel

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

AK23 Field Data

AK23 field elevation is 24 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at AK23 is 1,020 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation24 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,020 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About AK23

Is AK23 (Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport) a towered airport?

No, AK23 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at AK23?

AK23 has 1 runway (14/32). The longest runway is 3,500 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at AK23?

AK23 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,020 feet MSL at a field elevation of 24 feet.

What is the elevation of AK23?

AK23 (Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport) has a field elevation of 24 feet MSL.

Where is AK23 located?

AK23 (Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport) is located in Dutch Harbor, AK.