PABA · BTI
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
Barter Island, AlaskaElevation 2 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
07/25
RWY 0790°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25270°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is in Barter Island, Alaska. Field elevation 2 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerGEORGE AHMAOGAK
Manager phone(907) 852-0489
AttendedJUN-AUG ALL, 0600–0000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPABA / BTI
SectionalPOINT BARROW
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)DEADHORSE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates70.1340, -143.5820
Distance from city1 NM NNE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
30.8
AWOS 3
AWOS
120.6
ANCHORAGE CNTR
CNTR
126.2
CTAF
CTAF
122
DEADHORSE RDO
FSS
126.2
RDO
RDO
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 07/25; REIL RWYS 07 & 25 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 07 & 25 OPR CONSLY.
›NOT REQUIRED UNDER FAR 157.
›DEADHORSE FSS - 907 659-2401 LCL; FAIRBANKS FSS - 1-866-248-6516.
›GULLS, WATERFOWL & BEARS INVOF ARPT SPRING-FALL.
›RWY UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PABA have a METAR?
Yes. PABA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PABA have a TAF?
When PABA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PABA?
PABA sits at 2 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PABA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.