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Wainwright Airport

IATA AINICAO PAWILocal AWI🇺🇸 Wainwright
Coordinates
70.6380°N, 159.9950°W
Elevation
41 ft (12 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.8° E

About Wainwright Airport

Wainwright Airport

Wainwright Airport is a public use airport located in Wainwright, a city in the North Slope Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airport is owned by the North Slope Borough.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Wainwright Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PABR.

Live weather

PABR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,494 ft / 1,370 m90 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS132.250 MHz
CNTRANCHORAGE CNTR135.300 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.800 MHz
FSSFAIRBANKS RDO122.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wainwright Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wainwright Airport?

The ICAO code for Wainwright Airport is PAWI, and its IATA code is AIN.

Where is Wainwright Airport located?

Wainwright Airport is medium airport located in Wainwright, United States, at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Wainwright Airport have?

Wainwright Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,494 ft / 1,370 m.

Which airlines fly to Wainwright Airport?

Airlines historically serving Wainwright Airport include Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Wainwright Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Wainwright Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Wainwright Airport in?

Wainwright Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wainwright Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wainwright Airport is approximately 8.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wainwright Airport?

The nearest airport to Wainwright Airport is Wainwright Air Station (PAWT), about 3 nm to the ese.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Wainwright Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.