Seward, AK

Seward Airport

(PAWD)

Airport Environment

Seward Airport is the primary airport serving the Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough area in Alaska, located near Resurrection Bay along the Seward Highway. The airport is situated in a coastal valley, surrounded by rugged, mountainous terrain and close to the Gulf of Alaska. Accessibility is available via road, with connections to the Seward Highway, though winter conditions can impact travel. The surrounding steep mountains and proximity to the coast contribute to frequent turbulence, low visibility, and rapidly changing weather, including fog, strong winds, and rain.

NavShare Offering

The RNAV (GPS) M RWY 31 Special procedure was designed to improve access to Seward Airport during challenging weather conditions, such as fog, low ceilings, or high winds. The procedure utilizes satellite-based guidance with WAAS technology to provide precise navigation to the runway environment.

Weather Minimums

RNAV (GPS) M RWY 31

  • WAAS LP: 500-1  SM (480’ HAT)