Unalaska Airport
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is the main air gateway for Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, serving a remote community where air access is especially important for residents, workers, and visitors. Listed under IATA code DUT and ICAO code PADU, it is classified as a medium airport and sits just 22 feet above sea level, reflecting its coastal setting. For travelers, that means this is less a sprawling hub and more a practical lifeline airport, focused on connecting people to one of the most distinctive and weather-shaped parts of the United States.
About Unalaska Airport
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is the main air gateway for Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, serving a remote community where air access is especially important for residents, workers, and visitors. Listed under IATA code DUT and ICAO code PADU, it is classified as a medium airport and sits just 22 feet above sea level, reflecting its coastal setting. For travelers, that means this is less a sprawling hub and more a practical lifeline airport, focused on connecting people to one of the most distinctive and weather-shaped parts of the United States.
Overview
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is the main air gateway for Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, serving a remote community where air access is especially important for residents, workers, and visitors. Listed under IATA code DUT and ICAO code PADU, it is classified as a medium airport and sits just 22 feet above sea level, reflecting its coastal setting. For travelers, that means this is less a sprawling hub and more a practical lifeline airport, focused on connecting people to one of the most distinctive and weather-shaped parts of the United States.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport name: Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
- Location served: Unalaska, United States
- Airport type: medium airport
- Runway: 13/31, 4,500 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Elevation: 22 ft (7 m)
- Time zone: America/Nome
Runway And Operating Conditions
The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, 13/31, measuring 4,500 feet, which is suitable for regional operations and essential flights serving the area. Because Unalaska is known for fast-changing coastal weather, wind, and low visibility at times, travelers should build flexibility into their plans and monitor flight updates closely. The lighted runway supports operations in challenging northern conditions, but this is still an airport where weather can have a real effect on schedules more often than at large mainland airports.
Why It Matters
For most visitors, DUT is the first step into a dramatic working port town surrounded by rugged landscapes, open water, and a strong maritime identity. The airport’s role is not just transportation convenience but community access, linking Unalaska with the wider Alaska network. If you are planning a trip, it helps to think of this airport as part of the destination experience itself: compact, functional, and shaped by the realities of travel in a remote North Pacific environment.
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FAQ
Unalaska 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
- Unalaska Airport is located in Dutch Harbor, United States (North America), at coordinates 53.890°, -166.540°.
- Its IATA code is DUT and its ICAO code is PADU.
- Unalaska Airport serves Dutch Harbor, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Unalaska 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.
- Unalaska Airport sits at latitude 53.890° and longitude -166.540°. 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 DUT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DUT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DUT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Airport Beach Road, Unalaska, Alaska, 99692, United States, the phone number is +1 907-581-1786, the official website is http://ci.unalaska.ak.us/portsandharbors/page/tom-madsen-airport. 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.