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Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ)
Valdez, AK · ICAO PAVD
May be behind, and covers the airport, not your flight. Check with your airline.
- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 33°F
- Observed 10/30/2026, 1:56 PM AKDT
Is VDZ delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 2:12 PM AKDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at VDZ
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 33°F
- Dew point
- 33°F
- Wind
- Calm
- Visibility
- 1.25 miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 200 ft
- Pressure
- 29.55 inHg
- Flight category
- Low IFR
Observed 10/30/2026, 1:56 PM AKDT at PAVD (VDZ). Raw report: METAR PAVD 302156Z 00000KT 1 1/4SM -RA BR FEW001 BKN002 OVC022 01/01 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP005 P0020 T00060006 $
Average fare from VDZ
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$257.38 compared with $445.26 nationwide.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
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Frequently asked questions
- Is VDZ airport delayed today?
- As of 10/30/2026, 2:12 PM AKDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at VDZ. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- How long is the longest runway at VDZ?
- The longest runway at Valdez Pioneer Field is runway 06/24, 6,500 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near VDZ?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Merle K (Mudhole) Smith (CDV, 52 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics