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Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport

IATA TNCICAO PATCLocal TNC🇺🇸 Tin City
Coordinates
65.5631°N, 167.9220°W
Elevation
271 ft (83 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
05:04
Sunset
01:33

About 20h 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 Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport

Tin City LRRS Airport is a military airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) east of the historic location of Tin City, in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is owned by the U.S. Air Force.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PATC

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
17 / 354,702 ft / 1,433 m100 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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.

Instrument approaches (2)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Obstacle departure procedures (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle33 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport?

The ICAO code for Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport is PATC, and its IATA code is TNC.

Where is Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport located?

Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport is small airport located in Tin City, United States, at an elevation of 271 ft (83 m).

How many runways does Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport have?

Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,702 ft / 1,433 m.

Which airlines fly to Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport include Bering Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport in?

Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport is approximately 5.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport?

The nearest airport to Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport is Wales Airport (WAA), about 5.6 nm to the nw, followed by Buck Creek Airport and Lost River 1 Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tin City 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.