Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport — Unalaska, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport in Unalaska uses the IATA code DUT, with PADU as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from DUT
Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport
DUT, the Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport, serves Unalaska in Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands, one of the busiest fishing ports in the United States. The airport is notoriously challenging, with a short runway squeezed between mountains and water, requiring specially trained pilots and often featured in documentaries about extreme aviation. It is a critical lifeline for the seafood processing industry centered on Dutch Harbor, ferrying crab and fish workers, supplies, and freight to and from mainland Alaska since no road connects the island. Weather delays are common due to fierce Aleutian winds and fog. Named for a longtime local pilot, DUT remains essential infrastructure for one of America's most isolated working communities.
Runways at Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (DUT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (DUT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.8 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 121.4 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.6 MHz |
| FSS | COLD BAY RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| MISC | DUTCH WX | 129.5 MHz |
Airports near Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (DUT)
- Cold Bay Airport (CDB) — 286.1 km (177.8 mi)
- St George Airport (STG) — 357.4 km (222.1 mi)
- Sand Point Airport (SDP) — 418.4 km (260.0 mi)
- St Paul Island Airport (SNP) — 430.6 km (267.6 mi)
- Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM) — 595.7 km (370.2 mi)
- Port Heiden Airport (PTH) — 603.7 km (375.1 mi)
- Platinum Airport (PTU) — 638.4 km (396.7 mi)
- Adak Airport (ADK) — 712.8 km (442.9 mi)
DUT is searched by travelers heading to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor for the fishing industry; the airport is famous among aviation enthusiasts for its short, wind-exposed runway.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
The IATA code for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is DUT.
What is the ICAO code for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport?
The ICAO code for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport is PADU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.