Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport — Cape Lisburne, United States
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Distance & flight time from LUR
Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport
LUR identifies Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport, a remote airstrip attached to a Long Range Radar Site (LRRS) on the Chukchi Sea coast of northwestern Alaska. This is not a commercial airport but a support facility for a radar installation that has historically been part of United States air defense infrastructure monitoring airspace near the Arctic. The airstrip primarily accommodates military and support flights delivering personnel, supplies, and maintenance equipment to the isolated radar site, since there is no road access to Cape Lisburne. The surrounding area is extremely remote Arctic tundra, far from any significant population center, and LUR sees very limited, largely non-scheduled air traffic tied strictly to radar site operations.
Runways at Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (LUR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4800 ft (1463 m) | 135 ft (41 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (LUR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.65 MHz |
| FSS | KOTZEBUE RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (LUR)
- Point Lay LRRS Airport (PIZ) — 154.8 km (96.2 mi)
- Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) — 265.6 km (165.0 mi)
- Wainwright Airport (AIN) — 306.0 km (190.1 mi)
- Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN) — 317.2 km (197.1 mi)
- Deering Airport (DRG) — 342.9 km (213.1 mi)
- Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (ATK) — 378.5 km (235.2 mi)
- Ambler Airport (ABL) — 395.8 km (245.9 mi)
- Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (KPC) — 404.0 km (251.0 mi)
LUR is Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport in remote Arctic Alaska, a radar site support airstrip with no scheduled commercial service, not a passenger airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport?
The IATA code for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is LUR.
What is the ICAO code for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport?
The ICAO code for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is PALU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.