Seward Airport (PAWD), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Seward Airport, identifier PAWD, is an unattended public-use field on the Kenai Peninsula in Seward, Alaska, sitting at 28 feet elevation. Business aviation traffic recorded through FAA TFMSC in 2025 totaled 66 operations against 153 annual operations overall, reflecting the modest, seasonally uneven demand typical of this part of the state. The field has no control tower and no on-site customs service, with Anchorage, PANC, serving as the nearest customs point of entry roughly 65 nautical miles away.
Runways
Seward Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 4,249 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Seward Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Seward Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Ted Stevens Anchorage International (PANC), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Seward Airport recorded 66 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Seward Airport (PAWD) concentrates in the spring and summer months, peaking in July, with July, April, and May together accounting for the bulk of annual activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 19 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Seward Airport averages 25.9 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 62.2°F, and January the coldest, at 31.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Seward Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The approach slope is 0:1.
Fixed wing operations over 12,500 pounds are not permitted.
The VASI on runway 31 is activated, and the MIRL on runway 13/31 is pilot-controlled via CTAF.
During winter, a 4-inch dip 15 inches wide occurs from the north threshold.
Trees and shrubs are located 100 feet from the runway end on both sides.
Trees and shrubs are located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold on both sides.
The runway 31 VASI is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline and is offset 5 degrees clockwise from centerline. The runway 31 VASI is also unusable beyond 3 nautical miles, and obstruction clearance beyond 3 nautical miles is not available.
A catalogued obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
Birds are present within 10 nautical miles of the field from spring through fall.
Heavy aircraft are restricted to the north taxiway and the north 400 feet of the apron.
Recommended procedures are in effect from May 1 to September 15 to avoid a seasonal-use helicopter operation 1 nautical mile southwest of the field.
A weather camera is available online through the FAA weather camera website.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -3 degrees Celsius.
A visual inspection prior to takeoff or landing is recommended, as the field is maintained on an irregular basis.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Seward Airport has one alternate within 43 NM. The nearest alternate is Chenega Bay (PFCB), 42.66 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at PAWD
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does PAWD (Seward Airport) have?
Seward Airport, identifier PAWD, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is the primary strip at 4,249 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 16/34 is shorter, at 2,289 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both surfaces are asphalt, and there is no control tower on the field.
Is there a weight limit for fixed wing aircraft at PAWD?
Yes, PAWD restricts fixed wing operations above 12,500 pounds. Heavy aircraft that are permitted are further limited to the north taxiway and the north 400 feet of the apron. Dispatchers planning heavier equipment into Seward Airport should account for this restriction before filing.
What fuel is available at Seward Airport (PAWD)?
Seward Airport, PAWD, offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field is unattended, so fuel service is self-managed rather than staffed. Pilots and dispatchers should plan fuel logistics accordingly given the lack of on-site personnel.
Are there customs facilities at PAWD?
PAWD does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is Anchorage, PANC, located approximately 65 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs clearance near Seward Airport should plan to route through PANC instead.