Deering Airport
Deering Airport is a medium airport serving Deering in the United States, providing an important air link for a remote community on Alaska’s western coast. Listed as DRG and PADE, the airport sits at a very low elevation of 21 feet (6 m), so weather, visibility, and surface conditions can play a bigger role in day-to-day operations than at larger inland airports. For travelers, this is less a busy hub and more a practical gateway where air service supports local access, regional movement, and essential connections.
About Deering Airport
Deering Airport is a medium airport serving Deering in the United States, providing an important air link for a remote community on Alaska’s western coast. Listed as DRG and PADE, the airport sits at a very low elevation of 21 feet (6 m), so weather, visibility, and surface conditions can play a bigger role in day-to-day operations than at larger inland airports. For travelers, this is less a busy hub and more a practical gateway where air service supports local access, regional movement, and essential connections.
Both runways at Deering Airport are gravel rather than paved, and both are lighted, which is valuable in a region where daylight can vary dramatically by season. Travelers should expect a simpler airfield environment than at major commercial airports, with operations shaped by aircraft size, local weather, and changing surface conditions. Because the runways are relatively short, flights here are typically tailored to regional access rather than high-volume traffic, so it is wise to confirm baggage limits, schedules, and weather-related updates before heading out.
Overview
Deering Airport is a medium airport serving Deering in the United States, providing an important air link for a remote community on Alaska’s western coast. Listed as DRG and PADE, the airport sits at a very low elevation of 21 feet (6 m), so weather, visibility, and surface conditions can play a bigger role in day-to-day operations than at larger inland airports. For travelers, this is less a busy hub and more a practical gateway where air service supports local access, regional movement, and essential connections.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport codes: DRG (IATA) and PADE (ICAO)
- Time zone: America/Nome, useful to double-check when planning flights and pickups
- Elevation: 21 ft (6 m), meaning the airfield is close to sea level
- Runway 03/21: 3,320 ft, gravel, lighted
- Runway 12/30: 2,660 ft, gravel, lighted
Planning Your Trip
When traveling through Deering Airport, build in flexibility and keep an eye on local time in the America/Nome zone, especially if you are coordinating onward travel or meeting someone on arrival. In places like Deering, airport service is closely tied to community needs and seasonal conditions, so practical preparation matters: arrive with essentials, confirm plans early, and expect a functional, no-frills travel experience focused on getting people in and out safely.
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FAQ
Deering Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Deering Airport is located in Deering, United States (North America), at coordinates 66.070°, -162.760°.
- Its IATA code is DRG and its ICAO code is PADE.
- Deering Airport serves Deering, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Deering 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.
- Deering Airport sits at latitude 66.070° and longitude -162.760°. 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 DRG. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DRG is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DRG on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Deering, Alaska, 99736, United States, the phone number is +1 907-451-5250, the official website is https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/airportLookup/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=DEE. 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.