PAWI · AIN
Wainwright Airport
Wainwright, AlaskaElevation 41 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 0667°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 24247°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Wainwright Airport is in Wainwright, Alaska. Field elevation 41 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 phone907-852-0489
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAWI / AIN
SectionalCAPE LISBURNE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)BARROW
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates70.6380, -159.9950
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.25
ASOS
ASOS
135.3
ANCHORAGE CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF
CTAF
122.5
FAIRBANKS RDO
FSS
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
›BARROW FSS - 1-800-779-7709.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
›40 FT TWR 500 FT N OF RWY.
›RAMP & TWY SFC SOFT; RUTS & PONDING PSBL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAWI have a METAR?
Yes. PAWI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAWI have a TAF?
When PAWI 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 PAWI?
PAWI sits at 41 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAWI?
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.