PAWT
Wainwright Air Station
Wainwright, AlaskaElevation 35 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 03
REILYes
Traffic patternRight
RWY 21
REILYes
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
Wainwright Air Station is in Wainwright, Alaska. Field elevation 35 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID KNUTSON
Manager phone(907) 382-4199
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAWT
SectionalCAPE LISBURNE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)BARROW
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates70.6139, -159.8633
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF126.200
FREQUENCIES
Communications
126.2
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ON CONSLY.
›CTN: RWY NOT MNTND; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LDG. MULT SOFT SPOTS; DIRT & GRVL ON RWY.
›CLSD TO PUB; BUR OF LAND MGMT FAC.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAWT have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PAWT. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PAWT have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PAWT. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAWT?
PAWT sits at 35 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAWT?
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.