Wrangell Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 2m 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 Wrangell Airport
Wrangell Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) northeast of the central business district of Wrangell, a city and borough in the U.S. state of Alaska which has no road access to the outside world. Scheduled airline service is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PAWGNOTAMs
PAWGReference 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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 6,000 ft / 1,829 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 128.500 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 118.000 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.600 MHz |
| FSS | SITKA RDO | 122.450 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (3)
Obstacle departure procedures (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 6 of 6 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 25% of observations, averaging 7 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67% | -1,462 ft | |
| Feb | 70% | -1,611 ft | |
| Mar | 73% | -1,338 ft | |
| Apr | 78% | -1,144 ft | |
| May | 80% | -722 ft | |
| Jun | 75% | -375 ft | |
| Jul | 70% | -248 ft | |
| Aug | 68% | -195 ft | |
| Sep | 76% | -339 ft | |
| Oct | 71% | -811 ft | |
| Nov | 70% | -1,082 ft | |
| Dec | 67% | -1,282 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,611–-195 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wrangell Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wrangell Airport?
The ICAO code for Wrangell Airport is PAWG, and its IATA code is WRG.
Where is Wrangell Airport located?
Wrangell Airport is medium airport located in Wrangell, United States, at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m).
How many runways does Wrangell Airport have?
Wrangell Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.
Which airlines fly to Wrangell Airport?
Airlines historically serving Wrangell Airport include Alaska Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Wrangell Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Wrangell Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Wrangell Airport in?
Wrangell Airport is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wrangell Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wrangell Airport is approximately 17.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wrangell Airport?
The nearest airport to Wrangell Airport is Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG), about 26.9 nm to the nw, followed by Tyee Hydro Facility Airport and Kake Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wrangell Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.