Airports / Alaska / SWD
Seward Airport.
Seward, Alaska · 22 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
19 ratings
0
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#37 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 19 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chenega Bay Airport (NCN).
Overview
Located in Seward, Alaska, Seward Airport (PAWD / SWD) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 22 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SWD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Chenega Bay Airport (NCN, 43 nm), Soldotna Airport (SXQ, 52 nm), and Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, 60 nm). SWD offers 2 runways, the longest 4,249-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SWD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SWD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
PAWD
IATA
SWD
FAA / Local
SWD
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
60.1305° N · 149.4186° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 22 ft, SWD sits lower than 82% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,249 ft
- 13/314,249 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/342,289 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,249 ft
SWD's 4,249 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmNCNChenega Bay AirportChenega
- 52nmSXQSoldotna AirportSoldotna
- 60nmENAKenai Municipal AirportKenai
- 65nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 66nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 68nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
Location
Open the full mapPAWD · Seward Airport · Seward, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SWD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,212 nm | 3h 13m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,698 nm | 4h 21m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,705 nm | 4h 22m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,802 nm | 4h 35m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,952 nm | 4h 56m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,968 nm | 4h 59m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,998 nm | 5h 3m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,020 nm | 5h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SWD?
- Seward Airport's longest paved runway is 4,249 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SWD?
- Seward Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,249 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SWD?
- The closest alternate is Chenega Bay Airport (NCN), about 43 nm away, followed by Soldotna Airport (SXQ) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SWD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 13m (1,212 nm), San Francisco about 4h 21m (1,698 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 22m (1,705 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.