Selawik Airport
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About Selawik Airport
Selawik Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Selawik, a city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska.
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Selawik Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PAOT.
Live weather
PAOTNOTAMs
PAOTReference 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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 3,002 ft / 915 m | 60 ft | Gravel-g | Unlit | Open |
| 09 / 27 | 2,659 ft / 810 m | 60 ft | Gvl | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 135.650 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.200 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.700 MHz |
| FSS | KOTZEBUE RDO | 122.500 MHz |
| MISC | TWEB | 114.200 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Showing 5 of 7 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 15% of observations, averaging 14 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | -3,451 ft | |
| Feb | 67% | -3,576 ft | |
| Mar | 64% | -3,254 ft | |
| Apr | 75% | -2,542 ft | |
| May | 78% | -1,550 ft | |
| Jun | 85% | -846 ft | |
| Jul | 74% | -223 ft | |
| Aug | 68% | -313 ft | |
| Sep | 74% | -734 ft | |
| Oct | 72% | -1,695 ft | |
| Nov | 72% | -2,566 ft | |
| Dec | 71% | -3,365 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,576–-223 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Selawik Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Selawik Airport?
The ICAO code for Selawik Airport is PASK, and its IATA code is WLK.
Where is Selawik Airport located?
Selawik Airport is small airport located in Selawik, United States, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).
How many runways does Selawik Airport have?
Selawik Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,002 ft / 915 m.
Which airlines fly to Selawik Airport?
Airlines historically serving Selawik Airport include Bering Air, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Selawik Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Selawik Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Selawik Airport in?
Selawik Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Selawik Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Selawik Airport is approximately 9.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Selawik Airport?
The nearest airport to Selawik Airport is Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip (8AK3), about 10.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Bob Baker Memorial Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Selawik Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.