🇺🇸 Seward Airport

Seward Airport (IATA: SWD, ICAO: PAWD, FAA LID: SWD) is a state-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (2.3 miles; 3.7 km) northeast of Seward, Alaska,. It is categorized by the FAA as a general aviation facility.

Notable Features & History:

• World War II Origin: The airport was built during World War II and was originally named Walseth Air Force Base, honoring Major Marvin E. Walseth, a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot. It was closed by the Air Force in April 1947 and taken over by the Territory of Alaska.
• Floodplain Location: Most of the airport is situated within the floodplain of the Resurrection River Delta and has experienced flooding multiple times, causing damage to its runways and taxiways.
• Runways: The airport has two asphalt paved runways: 13/31, measuring 4,249 by 100 feet, and 16/34, measuring 2,279 by 75 feet,,.
• Operations: In 2009, the airport recorded 10,510 aircraft operations, with 57% being general aviation and 43% air taxi. There were 25 single-engine aircraft based at the airport.
• Services: Fuel (100LL, Jet-A) is available, and parking includes hangars and tiedowns.
• Weather Camera: A weather camera is available online,.

Current Status:

• Operational: The airport is currently operational and open to the public,.
• No Control Tower: There is no air traffic control tower at the airport,.
• Construction Notice: The airport has an active construction notice.
• Cold Temperature Airport: It is designated as a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude correction at or below -3°C,.
• No Scheduled Passenger Service: The airport previously had scheduled passenger service but does not currently have airline flights.

*Sources researched: nfdc.faa.gov, en.wikipedia.org, airnav.com, dot.alaska.gov*