Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport — Palmer, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (Palmer) is PAQ — its ICAO code is PAAQ.
Distance & flight time from PAQ
Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
PAQ is Warren 'Bud' Woods Palmer Municipal Airport, serving the town of Palmer, Alaska, in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley northeast of Anchorage. The airport supports general aviation, agricultural aviation tied to the fertile Matanuska Valley farming region, and recreational flying common throughout rural Alaska where road access can be limited or seasonal. Palmer is known for its agricultural heritage, including the famous Alaska State Fair and giant vegetable competitions grown in the valley's long summer daylight hours. PAQ features facilities suited to small fixed-wing aircraft and floatplanes typical of Alaskan aviation infrastructure. The airport plays a practical role connecting Palmer residents to surrounding wilderness areas and remote communities.
Runways at Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3617 ft (1102 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 16/34 | 6006 ft (1831 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 16S/34S | 1560 ft (475 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 118.6 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 134.75 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.6 MHz |
| FSS | RDO | 123.6 MHz |
| RFSS | KENAI RDO | 123.6 MHz |
Airports near Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ)
- Wasilla Airport (WWA) — 24.0 km (14.9 mi)
- Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) — 54.0 km (33.6 mi)
- Merrill Field (MRI) — 58.5 km (36.4 mi)
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) — 66.7 km (41.4 mi)
- Talkeetna Airport (TKA) — 96.3 km (59.8 mi)
- Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) — 159.9 km (99.4 mi)
- Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) — 162.5 km (101.0 mi)
- Soldotna Airport (SXQ) — 162.9 km (101.2 mi)
PAQ is Palmer Municipal Airport in Alaska's Matanuska Valley, a general aviation field supporting agriculture and rural transportation near Anchorage, not a commercial passenger airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport is PAQ.
What is the ICAO code for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport is PAAQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.