Pedro Bay Airport (PDB)

Pedro Bay Airport (PDB), designated by the FAA as 4K0, is a small state-owned aviation facility located on the northern shore of Iliamna Lake in Alaska, approximately 1 mile west of the village center. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical lifeline for the remote community, primarily supporting air taxi operations that connect the village to the regional hub of Iliamna. Facilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as an unattended general aviation airfield. The primary structure on-site is a 1,320-square-foot heated Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building, which provides essential protection for the machinery used to maintain the runway in Arctic conditions. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or passenger lounges, and travelers are strongly advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs within the village prior to arrival. The airfield features a single 3,000-foot gravel runway (09/27) situated at an elevation of 45 feet above sea level. It is equipped with pilot-controlled Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL) and a rotating beacon, which are essential for safe operations during the region's limited daylight hours. Ground transportation is informal, with no dedicated taxi or rental car services available at the airstrip; residents and visitors typically utilize ATVs or pre-arranged private vehicle pickups to reach their final destination.