PAIW · WAA
Wales Airport
Wales, AlaskaElevation 22 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18188°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 368°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
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
Wales Airport is in Wales, Alaska. Field elevation 22 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerGEORGE KOST
Manager phone907-443-3431
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAIW / WAA
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)NOME
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates65.6226, -168.0950
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
›HIGH TERRAIN SE THRU E.
›EASTERLY WINDS MAY CAUSE SEVERE TURBULENCE IN VICINITY OF RWY.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI AND REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
›WIND SOCK LGT MAY BE OTS.
›SEVERAL RWY LIGHTS BROKEN.
›WIND SOCK LIGHTING INOPERATIVE, WIND SOCK MAY BE MISSING
›RY CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAIW have a METAR?
Yes. PAIW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAIW have a TAF?
When PAIW 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 PAIW?
PAIW sits at 22 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAIW?
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.