Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport — Utqiaġvik, United States
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Distance & flight time from BRW
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport serves Utqiaġvik, the northernmost city in the United States, on Alaska's Arctic coast. The airport code BRW still reflects Utqiaġvik's former name, Barrow, which the city carried until a 2016 vote restored its traditional Iñupiat name. Sitting just 44 feet above sea level, the field operates a single runway that handles nearly all passenger and cargo traffic reaching this remote community, since no roads connect Utqiaġvik to the rest of Alaska. The airport's name honors aviator Wiley Post and humorist Will Rogers, who died together in a plane crash near here in 1935, a tragedy that remains tied to the airfield's identity to this day.
Runways at Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 132.15 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 135.3 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.6 MHz |
| FSS | BARROW RDO | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)
- Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (ATK) — 94.2 km (58.5 mi)
- Wainwright Airport (AIN) — 137.5 km (85.4 mi)
- Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) — 242.6 km (150.7 mi)
- Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) — 288.5 km (179.3 mi)
- Deadhorse Airport (SCC) — 327.4 km (203.4 mi)
- Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) — 400.1 km (248.6 mi)
- Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (LUR) — 443.2 km (275.4 mi)
- Ambler Airport (ABL) — 466.7 km (290.0 mi)
Freight companies rely on BRW year-round since Utqiaġvik has no highway access, making the airport the only route for food and supplies. History buffs also search using the names Wiley Post and Will Rogers after learning about the 1935 crash that shaped the airfield's title.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
The IATA code for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is BRW.
What is the ICAO code for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
The ICAO code for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is PABR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.