Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport — Cape Romanzof, United States
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Distance & flight time from CZF
Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport
CZF marks Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport, a remote airstrip on a coastal headland in western Alaska overlooking the Bering Sea, near the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. LRRS stands for Long Range Radar Site, and this facility is part of the Alaska Radar System built during the Cold War to provide early-warning air defense coverage across the state's remote northern and western coastline. The airfield supports personnel and supply flights to the radar installation, which today operates largely unmanned with periodic maintenance visits, and it also serves nearby Yup'ik communities such as Scammon Bay for essential transportation. CZF's isolated location, harsh weather, and gravel runway are typical of Alaska's network of bush and military support airstrips.
Runways at Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport (CZF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3955 ft (1205 m) | 135 ft (41 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport (CZF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ARTC | ANCHORAGE ARTCC | 124.5 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 132.5 MHz |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.1 MHz |
| INFO | INFO | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport (CZF)
- Emmonak Airport (EMK) — 137.5 km (85.4 mi)
- Mekoryuk Airport (MYU) — 157.0 km (97.6 mi)
- Bethel Airport (BET) — 250.5 km (155.7 mi)
- Nome Airport (OME) — 305.2 km (189.6 mi)
- Savoonga Airport (SVA) — 310.4 km (192.9 mi)
- Anvik Airport (ANV) — 318.0 km (197.6 mi)
- Holy Cross Airport (HCR) — 330.2 km (205.2 mi)
- Aniak Airport (ANI) — 343.2 km (213.3 mi)
CZF is searched mainly by aviation and military researchers looking up Alaska's remote radar-site airstrips. The LRRS suffix distinguishes it from ordinary civilian fields, since Cape Romanzof primarily supports Air Force early-warning radar operations, not scheduled passenger service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport?
The IATA code for Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport is CZF.
What is the ICAO code for Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport?
The ICAO code for Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport is PACZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.