Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
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About Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
Barter Island LRRS Airport is a public/military airport located near the city of Kaktovik on Barter Island, in the North Slope Borough, located 312 miles (502 km) east of Point Barrow, Alaska. The airport is owned by the North Slope Borough. It is also known as Barter Island Airport or Kaktovik Airport. The acronym LRRS stands for Long Range Radar Site or Long Range Radar Station.
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Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PASC.
Live weather
PASCNOTAMs
PASCReference 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 / 25 | 4,500 ft / 1,372 m | 100 ft | Gravel-p | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 30.800 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 120.600 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.200 MHz |
| FSS | DEADHORSE RDO | 122.000 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 126.200 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (2)
Showing 2 of 2 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: E (from about 90°), on 20% of observations, averaging 13 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | -4,771 ft | |
| Feb | 54% | -5,064 ft | |
| Mar | 59% | -4,473 ft | |
| Apr | 52% | -3,765 ft | |
| May | 25% | -2,331 ft | |
| Jun | 48% | -1,541 ft | |
| Jul | 54% | -858 ft | |
| Aug | 36% | -1,033 ft | |
| Sep | 33% | -1,364 ft | |
| Oct | 40% | -2,142 ft | |
| Nov | 36% | -3,122 ft | |
| Dec | 42% | -4,195 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-5,064–-858 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
The ICAO code for Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is PABA, and its IATA code is BTI.
Where is Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport located?
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is medium airport located in Barter Island, United States, at an elevation of 2 ft (1 m).
How many runways does Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport have?
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,500 ft / 1,372 m.
Which airlines fly to Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
Airlines historically serving Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport include Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport in?
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is approximately 15.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
The nearest airport to Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is Kaktovik South Airstrip (US-3040), about 1.9 nm to the sw, followed by Brownlow Point Airport and Demarcation Bay Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.