Deering Airport (ICAO Code: PADE/IATA Code: DRG) | Landing Permits, Ground Handling, Jet Fuel, Flight Support

Deering Airport, situated in Alaska's remote Northwest Arctic Borough, serves as a lifeline for the local community and facilitates general aviation traffic. While tourism options directly at the airport are limited, visitors can immerse themselves in authentic Alaskan experiences by participating in cultural activities like dog sledding, fishing for Arctic char, or observing traditional Inupiat drumming performances. The surrounding tundra landscape offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, including sightings of caribou, muskoxen, and migratory birds.

1FLT and our team of expert dispatchers can help you and your flight operations overcome difficulties in arranging ground handling services for your aircraft and crew while at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE). Our team can also provide you with competitively priced jet fuel at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE) and support your flight operations when flying in and out of Deering Airport (DRG/PADE).

The information on this page is meant to serve as a guide about Deering Airport and should not be considered as a substitute for real-time policies or advice from relevant authorities for specific concerns and accurate information about Deering Airport, please feel free to contact us.

Landing Permits

Is a landing permit required in Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

It is not required to get a landing permit but a landing rights is needed and a TSA Waiver but exclusions do apply in Deering Airport.

What are the requirements to get a landing permit for Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

With your landing permit application, you must provide:

PIC Full Name
PIC License
SIC License
Full Names Of Crew Onboard
Passport Copies Of Crew Onboard
Full Name Of Lead Passenger
Lead Passenger Office Address
Passport Copies Of All Passengers
Receiving Party Name
Receiving Party Contact Information
eAPIS (Electronic Advance Passenger Information System)

There are additional requirements for Deering Airport not specified here, reach out to us for more details about this.

Is a PPR (Prior Permission) required in Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

No, a PPR is not needed if you are landing in Deering Airport.

Is Deering Airport (DRG/PADE) a slot coordinated airport?

No, Deering Airport does not require a coordinated slot prior to your arrival.

Ground Handling

Is Deering Airport (DRG/PADE) an AOE (Airport Of Entry)?

No, Deering Airport is not an AOE (Airport Of Entry).

What type of airport is Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

Deering Airport is a Civilian Airfield.

What are the GPS coordinates of Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

66°4'10.570692"N 162°45'57.6234"W - 6.4 M (Elevation)

Can you assist our crew members at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

Yes, 1FLT can assist your crew members at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE) with any particular need they might have at the airport.

Can you help and arrange the airport services we need at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

Yes, 1FLT can arrange the airport services your flight will need at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE).

Jet Fuel

Is jet fuel available at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE)?

Yes, jet fuel is generally available but supply availability is subject to change. Do contact to us to know the current availability of Jet Fuel at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE).

Flight Support

I need help with our flight operations at Deering Airport (DRG/PADE), what services can you help with?

1FLT can help you with any operational need in Deering Airport (DRG/PADE) such as landing permits, ground handling, jet fuel, inflight catering, and other services you or your crew might need, We can even provide up-to-date airport information from any airport in Deering Airport (DRG/PADE).