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K55AIRPORT

THOMPSON PASS

VALDEZ, Alaska

2,080 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

FAA

K55

Elevation

2,080 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.177, -145.688

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

2,080 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.1773, -145.6884

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

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Weather Camera

Weather camera at Thompson Pass facing East
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Thompson Pass

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
05/2305 / 232,530 ft9 ftTURF-GRVL---

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
CTAF122.9THOMPSON PASS-CTAF-

Airport Remarks

  • ALSO KNOWN AS 30 MILE.
  • 20 SM E VALDEZ.
  • UNCTLD VEHICLE TFC ON RWY.
  • EXP TURBULENT WIND.
  • HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
  • RWY COND UNMNT: RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
  • ALL OPS PPR - AMGR.
  • RWY UNSAFE FOR LNDG, TKOF OR TGL DUE TO DEBRIS ON RWY - AMGR.
  • E SIDE 9 FT UNUSBL; RMNG OVERGROWN WITH 4 FT BRUSH.
  • FIRST 300 FT SOFT & RUTTED. 1 FT GRASS & BRUSH FIRST 1200 FT; REMAINDER 10 FT BRUSH.
  • PWR LINE CROSSES HILL ON APCH END.
  • EAST HALF OF RWY OVERGROWN WITH 10 FT BRUSH; STRIP 10X2270 FT UNUSABLE. WEST HALF OF RWY LOOSE GRAVEL & SMALL BRUSH TO 6 IN.
  • SOFT AFT RAIN. RISES SLIGHTLY AT EACH END.

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K55 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

THOMPSON PASS (K55) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in VALDEZ, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.1773°N, 145.6884°W.

Runways

THOMPSON PASS has 1 runway. The longest runway (05/23) measures 2,530 feet by 9 feet with a turf-grvl surface.

Communications & Operations

THOMPSON PASS is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near THOMPSON PASS, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is K55?

K55 is the ICAO identifier for THOMPSON PASS, a public-use airport located in VALDEZ, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does THOMPSON PASS have?

THOMPSON PASS (K55) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of K55?

The field elevation of THOMPSON PASS is 2,080 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at K55?

No fuel types are currently listed for THOMPSON PASS. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What is the longest runway at K55?

The longest runway at THOMPSON PASS is 2,530 feet long.

How do I access complete data for K55?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for THOMPSON PASS.

Where is THOMPSON PASS located?

THOMPSON PASS (K55) is located in VALDEZ, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 2,080 ft MSL.

Does K55 have weather cameras?

Yes, K55 has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jul 15, 05:49 PM UTC