Noatak Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 15h 17m 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 Noatak Airport
Noatak Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) southwest of the central business district of Noatak, in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state in Alaska.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Noatak 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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 3,992 ft / 1,217 m | 60 ft | Gravel-g | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 135.750 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.200 MHz |
| FSS | KOTZEBUE RDO | 122.400 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (2)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 4 of 4 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% | -3,363 ft | |
| Feb | 67% | -3,488 ft | |
| Mar | 64% | -3,167 ft | |
| Apr | 75% | -2,454 ft | |
| May | 78% | -1,463 ft | |
| Jun | 85% | -758 ft | |
| Jul | 74% | -136 ft | |
| Aug | 68% | -226 ft | |
| Sep | 74% | -647 ft | |
| Oct | 72% | -1,608 ft | |
| Nov | 72% | -2,478 ft | |
| Dec | 71% | -3,277 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,488–-136 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Noatak Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Noatak Airport?
The ICAO code for Noatak Airport is PAWN, and its IATA code is WTK.
Where is Noatak Airport located?
Noatak Airport is small airport located in Noatak, United States, at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m).
How many runways does Noatak Airport have?
Noatak Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,992 ft / 1,217 m.
Which airlines fly to Noatak Airport?
Airlines historically serving Noatak Airport include Bering Air, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Noatak Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Noatak Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Noatak Airport in?
Noatak Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Noatak Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Noatak Airport is approximately 8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Noatak Airport?
The nearest airport to Noatak Airport is Red Dog Airport (RDB), about 28.3 nm to the n, followed by Ralph Wien Memorial Airport and Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Noatak Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.