Deadhorse Airport (PASC), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Deadhorse Airport (PASC / SCC) sits on Alaska's North Slope near Prudhoe Bay, serving as a key access point for operations supporting the region's oil and gas industry. The field is uncontrolled and operates on a published attendance schedule, with a single paved runway long enough to support a range of business and cargo aircraft. As FAA TFMSC data shows this airport handling cross-border-relevant traffic patterns tracked for 2025, dispatchers should note the airport's remote setting, limited customs access, and distinct wildlife hazards when planning operations here.
Runways
Deadhorse Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 6,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Deadhorse Airport has Jet A and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 6:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Deadhorse Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fairbanks International (PAFA), 323 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Deadhorse Airport recorded 1,975 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November and December. Business aviation traffic at Deadhorse Airport is concentrated in the fall and winter months, with November and December seeing the highest operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 230 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Deadhorse Airport averages 31.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 55.0°F, and January the coldest, at -8.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Deadhorse Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
When the flight service station is closed, the MALSR approach lighting for runway 06 and 24 is activated via CTAF. HIRL lighting for runway 06/24 is preset to low intensity, with increased intensity available via CTAF.
ARFF service requires prior permission in writing from the airport manager.
The aviation center is private and requires prior permission.
Waterfowl are present in the vicinity of the airport, and caribou may be found on the runway and other movement areas.
PCR VALUE: 801/F/A/X/T
Weather observations are available on frequency 133.55 when the Deadhorse flight service station is closed.
Airport maintenance operates from 0600 to 1830; after hours, contact the airport manager.
A weather camera is available online at https://weathercams.faa.gov.
The airport is regulated under TSA rules per 49 CFR 1542. All gates and doors must be secured at all times. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager for information.
The Colville ramp is closed.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Deadhorse Airport has three airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Ugnu-Kuparuk (PAKU), 24.38 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does PASC / Deadhorse Airport have?
Deadhorse Airport (PASC), also known by its IATA code SCC, has a single paved runway, 06/24, measuring 6,500 feet by 150 feet with an asphalt surface. The PCR value is listed as 801/F / A/X / T. Runway edge lighting (HIRL) is available on 06/24 and is preset to low intensity, with pilots able to increase intensity via CTAF. When the flight service station is closed, MALSR approach lighting on runway 06 and 24 is also pilot-activated through CTAF.
Is there customs clearance available at Deadhorse Airport?
Deadhorse Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at PAFA, located approximately 323 nautical miles away. Flight crews needing to clear customs must plan a routing through that airport rather than expecting service at Deadhorse. This distance is a significant operational consideration for any international arrival planning to use PASC as a destination.
What fuel is available at KSCC / Deadhorse Airport?
Deadhorse Airport, identified by IATA code SCC, offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport operates on an attendance schedule of 0600 to 1830 daily, every day of the week, according to the published schedule. Outside these hours, airport maintenance and fuel-related support falls to the airport manager, per the operational remarks. Dispatchers should plan fuel needs around this attendance window given the remote location of the field.
What wildlife hazards are reported at Deadhorse Airport?
Deadhorse Airport reports waterfowl in the vicinity of the airport as an ongoing hazard, along with caribou that may be present on the runway and other movement areas. These hazards are noted in the general remarks for the field and are relevant to crews during arrival and departure phases. Given the airport's location on Alaska's North Slope, wildlife incursions onto the movement area should be anticipated and briefed accordingly. Pilots operating at PASC should maintain vigilance for both hazards throughout ground operations.
When is business aviation traffic highest at PASC?
Business aviation traffic at Deadhorse Airport (PASC) is notably concentrated in the fall and winter months, according to FAA TFMSC traffic data for 2025. November and December show the highest monthly totals, with 230 and 229 operations respectively, while July and September also see elevated activity above 200 operations. The lowest months are January through April, ranging from about 107 to 121 operations. This traffic pattern reflects the airport's function supporting North Slope operations rather than a typical leisure travel seasonality.