Cold Bay Airport
Cold Bay Airport is a medium airport serving Cold Bay in the United States, with the codes CDB and PACD. Set at an elevation of 96 ft (29 m), it functions as an important air link for a remote part of Alaska where weather, distance, and limited road access make air travel especially significant. For visitors, that means the airport is less about big-hub convenience and more about dependable access to a rugged, sparsely populated region shaped by the Bering Sea and Alaska Peninsula landscape.
About Cold Bay Airport
Cold Bay Airport is a medium airport serving Cold Bay in the United States, with the codes CDB and PACD. Set at an elevation of 96 ft (29 m), it functions as an important air link for a remote part of Alaska where weather, distance, and limited road access make air travel especially significant. For visitors, that means the airport is less about big-hub convenience and more about dependable access to a rugged, sparsely populated region shaped by the Bering Sea and Alaska Peninsula landscape.
Overview
Cold Bay Airport is a medium airport serving Cold Bay in the United States, with the codes CDB and PACD. Set at an elevation of 96 ft (29 m), it functions as an important air link for a remote part of Alaska where weather, distance, and limited road access make air travel especially significant. For visitors, that means the airport is less about big-hub convenience and more about dependable access to a rugged, sparsely populated region shaped by the Bering Sea and Alaska Peninsula landscape.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport operates in the America/Nome time zone, so check local time carefully when confirming flights and pickups.
- Cold Bay Airport has two lighted asphalt runways, which supports operations in low-light conditions common in Alaska.
- Runway 08/26 is 4,900 ft long, while runway 15/33 is much longer at 10,179 ft.
- Its medium-airport status means facilities are typically more practical than expansive, so travellers should plan ahead for services.
- Weather can affect schedules in this region, making flexibility and advance checks especially useful.
Airfield Features
The runway setup is one of the airport’s most notable strengths. Runway 08/26 provides a shorter 4,900 ft asphalt option, while runway 15/33 extends to 10,179 ft, giving the airfield added operational flexibility. Both runways are lighted, an important feature in a place where visibility and daylight can vary sharply by season. For passengers, these details matter because they reflect an airport built to handle challenging local conditions rather than simply move high volumes of traffic.
Why It Matters
For travellers heading to or from Cold Bay, the airport is part of the destination experience itself. It supports access to a remote community and to the wider natural environment of southwestern Alaska, where transport options are limited and conditions can change quickly. Arriving here often feels less like passing through a generic terminal and more like reaching a true regional gateway, so it is wise to arrive prepared, allow extra time, and treat flight updates as essential.
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FAQ
Cold Bay Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Cold Bay Airport is located in Cold Bay, United States (North America), at coordinates 55.200°, -162.720°.
- Its IATA code is CDB and its ICAO code is PACD.
- Cold Bay Airport serves Cold Bay, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cold Bay Airport operates on America/Nome local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cold Bay Airport sits at latitude 55.200° and longitude -162.720°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CDB. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CDB is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CDB on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1 Flying Tiger Way, Cold Bay, Alaska, 99571, United States, the phone number is +1 907-532-5000, the official website is https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=cdb. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.