Wainwright Airport — Wainwright, United States
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Distance & flight time from AIN
Wainwright Airport
Wainwright Airport sits at a low elevation, just 41 feet above the sea, within the Alaskan village of Wainwright, on the state's Arctic coast along the Chukchi Sea, its single runway serving one of the northernmost communities in the United States. Like many villages in this part of Alaska, Wainwright has no road connection to Utqiagvik or any other town, leaving air travel as the only fast option for passengers, mail, and freight. Small and remote as the settlement is, the field carries essential importance well beyond what its size alone would suggest.
Runways at Wainwright Airport (AIN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4494 ft (1370 m) | 90 ft (27 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Wainwright Airport (AIN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.25 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 135.3 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.8 MHz |
| FSS | FAIRBANKS RDO | 122.5 MHz |
Airports near Wainwright Airport (AIN)
- Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (ATK) — 96.6 km (60.0 mi)
- Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) — 137.5 km (85.4 mi)
- Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) — 151.6 km (94.2 mi)
- Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (LUR) — 306.0 km (190.1 mi)
- Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) — 337.9 km (210.0 mi)
- Ambler Airport (ABL) — 402.0 km (249.8 mi)
- Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN) — 407.6 km (253.3 mi)
- Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) — 425.9 km (264.6 mi)
Pilots flying into this stretch of Alaska's north slope check NOTAMs and weather under the ICAO identifier tied to AIN, since Arctic coastal conditions at Wainwright can change quickly and scheduled service depends heavily on up-to-date field reports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Wainwright Airport?
The IATA code for Wainwright Airport is AIN.
What is the ICAO code for Wainwright Airport?
The ICAO code for Wainwright Airport is PAWI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.