Whittier Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 25m 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 Whittier Airport
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the Chugach Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. The city is located within the Chugach Census Area, established in 2019 when the former Valdez–Cordova Census Area was dissolved.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PAWRNOTAMs
PAWRReference 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 1,480 ft / 451 m | 60 ft | Gravel-f | Unlit | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whittier Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Whittier Airport?
The ICAO code for Whittier Airport is PAWR.
Where is Whittier Airport located?
Whittier Airport is small airport located in Whittier, United States, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).
How many runways does Whittier Airport have?
Whittier Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,480 ft / 451 m.
What time zone is Whittier Airport in?
Whittier Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Whittier Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Whittier Airport is approximately 14.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Whittier Airport?
The nearest airport to Whittier Airport is Girdwood-Alyeska Airport (AQY), about 16.4 nm to the nw, followed by Hope Airport and Lawing Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Whittier Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.