Wake Island Airfield
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 12h 29m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Wake Island Airfield
Wake Island Airfield is a U.S military air base located on Wake Island, which is known for the Battle of Wake Island during World War II. It is owned by the U.S. Air Force and operated by the 611th Air Support Group. The runway can be used for emergency landings by commercial jetliners flying transpacific routes and has been used in the past by airlines operating jet, turboprop, and prop aircraft on scheduled flights.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PWAKNOTAMs
PWAKReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 9,843 ft / 3,000 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | OPS AAS | 128.000 MHz |
| RDO | OAKLAND OCEANIC | 884.300 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: ENE (from about 67.5°), on 34% of observations, averaging 13 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 1,275 ft | |
| Feb | 59% | 1,176 ft | |
| Mar | 58% | 1,191 ft | |
| Apr | 61% | 1,287 ft | |
| May | 62% | 1,380 ft | |
| Jun | 72% | 1,537 ft | |
| Jul | 74% | 1,586 ft | |
| Aug | 74% | 1,633 ft | |
| Sep | 71% | 1,633 ft | |
| Oct | 71% | 1,549 ft | |
| Nov | 66% | 1,472 ft | |
| Dec | 60% | 1,316 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,176–1,633 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wake Island Airfield?
The ICAO code for Wake Island Airfield is PWAK, and its IATA code is AWK.
Where is Wake Island Airfield located?
Wake Island Airfield is medium airport located in Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).
How many runways does Wake Island Airfield have?
Wake Island Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.
What time zone is Wake Island Airfield in?
Wake Island Airfield is in the Pacific/Wake time zone (UTC+12:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wake Island Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wake Island Airfield is approximately 5.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wake Island Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.