THOMPSON PASS (K55)
Valdez, Alaska · Valdez-Chitna-Whitie County · 17 miles E of city
Airport information
FAA identifierK55
Elevation2080 ft MSL
Latitude61.17727° N
Longitude145.68843° W
Magnetic variation27E
Sectional chartANCHORAGE
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceJuneau
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1952/07
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
NOTAM facilityJNU
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerState Of Alaska, Dnr, Dmlw
Manager phone907-269-8400
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,530 × 9 ft | Turf-Gravel (poor) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- ALSO KNOWN AS 30 MILE.
- 20 SM E VALDEZ.
- UNCTLD VEHICLE TFC ON RWY.
- EXP TURBULENT WIND.
- HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
- RWY COND UNMNT: RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
- ALL OPS PPR - AMGR.
- RWY UNSAFE FOR LNDG, TKOF OR TGL DUE TO DEBRIS ON RWY - AMGR.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
