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Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) serves Valdez. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAVDZ
ICAOPAVD
Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Elevation37 m

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The airport in numbers

Valdez Pioneer Field — facts & history

We pulled Valdez Pioneer Field's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18,802 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 25,262 in 2016.

Passengers / year
18,802
as of 2019
Peak traffic
25,262
in 2016
Elevation
37 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Valdez Pioneer Field to Valdez

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Valdez Pioneer Field

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Valdez ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Valdez Pioneer Field

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Era Alaska · Alaska Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Valdez Pioneer Field

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Valdez Pioneer Field

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Valdez shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Valdez Pioneer Field to the centre of Valdez?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Valdez Pioneer Field?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Valdez Pioneer Field to Valdez?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Valdez Pioneer Field into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Valdez Pioneer Field?
About 1 destinations, including Anchorage. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Valdez Pioneer Field's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Valdez Pioneer Field's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Valdez Pioneer Field?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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