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Small airport

Wainwright Air Station

ICAO PAWTLocal AK03🇺🇸 Wainwright
Coordinates
70.6139°N, 159.8633°W
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
22:38
Civil dusk
00:00

About 15h 54m 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 Wainwright Air Station

Wainwright Air Station is a military airport located in Wainwright, Alaska. It is owned by the United States Air Force.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference 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

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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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
3 / 213,000 ft / 914 m100 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF126.200 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wainwright Air Station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wainwright Air Station?

The ICAO code for Wainwright Air Station is PAWT.

Where is Wainwright Air Station located?

Wainwright Air Station is small airport located in Wainwright, United States, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Wainwright Air Station have?

Wainwright Air Station has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Wainwright Air Station in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wainwright Air Station?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wainwright Air Station is approximately 8.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wainwright Air Station?

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

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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