Deering Airport

PADE / DRG

Deering, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
08:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
7 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PADE 300853Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM OVC070 02/M01 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP070 T00171006 400781022 50002 TSNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,021 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Deering Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 2°C (36°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
209 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,346 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ADE
02
20
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,300 ft 75 ft GVL 37°
2.0 kt 6.7 kt
73° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,640 ft 75 ft GVL 126°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PADE

5,331 observations | Oct 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.9%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
4.1%

Deering Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 7°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 8.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
13.7%
E
7.4%
SE
7.5%
S
10.4%
SW
15.6%
W
27.3%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -13.4°C
Range: -34°C to 7°C
-34°C 7°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

October January April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.9 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,331 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Deering Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PADE
IATA Code: DRG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Deering
Country: US
Latitude: 66.068901°
Longitude: -162.766914°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,300 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 2,640 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Deering Airport

Overview

Deering Airport serves the remote Alaskan community of Deering, located in the northwestern part of the state. As a medium airport situated at 21 ft mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for transportation in this isolated region. The airport supports essential community connectivity with two gravel (GVL) runways that accommodate regional and local aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Deering Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 63.7% of the time. Pilots can expect challenging conditions, with Marginal VFR and Instrument Flight Rules occurring in 36.1% of observations. Winter temperatures average -9.3°C, ranging from an extreme low of -34°C to 6°C, presenting potential icing and cold-weather operational challenges.

Notable Features

The airport features two perpendicular runways: 02/20 (3300 ft) and 11/29 (2640 ft), both constructed of gravel. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 10.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 39 knots. The geographical location suggests potential terrain and wind complexity typical of Alaska's northwestern coastal regions.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 7.4 knots for 02/20 and 6.2 knots for 11/29. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 3.1% of observations reporting less than 3 SM. January, October, and November historically offer the most consistent visual flight conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.