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Point Lay LRRS Airport

IATA PIZICAO PPIZLocal PIZ🇺🇸 Point Lay
Coordinates
69.7329°N, 163.0050°W
Elevation
22 ft (7 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
7.6° E

About Point Lay LRRS Airport

Point Lay LRRS Airport is a public and military use airport owned by the United States Government and located in Point Lay, in the North Slope Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is also known as Point Lay Airport. The acronym LRRS stands for Long Range Radar Site or Long Range Radar Station.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Point Lay LRRS Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PALU.

Live weather

PALU

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 / 233,519 ft / 1,073 m80 ftGvlLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3135.650 MHz
CNTRANCHORAGE CNTR119.650 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.400 MHz
FSSFAIRBANKS RDO122.400 MHz
MISCMISC122.800 MHz
UNICUNICOM126.200 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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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.

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 Point Lay LRRS Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Point Lay LRRS Airport?

The ICAO code for Point Lay LRRS Airport is PPIZ, and its IATA code is PIZ.

Where is Point Lay LRRS Airport located?

Point Lay LRRS Airport is medium airport located in Point Lay, United States, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Point Lay LRRS Airport have?

Point Lay LRRS Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,519 ft / 1,073 m.

Which airlines fly to Point Lay LRRS Airport?

Airlines historically serving Point Lay LRRS Airport include Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Point Lay LRRS Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Point Lay LRRS Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Point Lay LRRS Airport in?

Point Lay LRRS Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Point Lay LRRS Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Point Lay LRRS Airport is approximately 7.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Point Lay LRRS Airport?

The nearest airport to Point Lay LRRS Airport is Red Dog Airport (RDB), about 102.1 nm to the s.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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