Flying (Private Plane)
Flying a Private Jet to Valdez.
If you are considering visiting Valdez to Heli Ski or Cat Ski with us by private plane or jet here is some general information about our Airport. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance with your local logistics for arriving to our Heli Ski Camp with your private plane.
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Location
FAA Identifier: VDZ
Lat/Long:
61-08-02.2200N / 146-14-54.0250W
61-08.037000N / 146-14.900417W
61.1339500 / -146.2483403
(estimated)
Elevation: 121 ft. / 36.9 m (surveyed)
Variation: 22E (2005)
From city: 3 miles E of VALDEZ, AK
Time zone: UTC -8 (UTC -9 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 99686
Airport Operations
Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 10/1952
Sectional chart: ANCHORAGE
Control tower: no
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| Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve arrives by private plane to Valdez Airport (VDZ) between races for some World Class Heliskiing in Valdez |
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