Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 16h 15m 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 Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip
Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site is a United States Air Force radar site and military airstrip located 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Point Barrow, Alaska. It is not open for public use.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 / 24 | 4,800 ft / 1,463 m | — | Gravel | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARROW CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip located?
Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip is small airport located in Utqiagvik, United States, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
How many runways does Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip have?
Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 4,800 ft / 1,463 m.
What time zone is Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip in?
Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip is approximately 10.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip is Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW), about 4.1 nm to the sw, followed by Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Point Barrow Long Range Radar Station Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.