Tatalina LRRS Airport — Takotna, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Tatalina LRRS Airport (Takotna) is TLJ — its ICAO code is PATL.
Distance & flight time from TLJ
Tatalina LRRS Airport
Tatalina LRRS Airport serves a decommissioned Long Range Radar Site in the remote interior of Alaska, roughly 40 miles northeast of McGrath. Built during the Cold War as part of the Alaska Radar System, the facility supported air defense surveillance before its radar mission ended. TLJ today functions mainly as a gravel airstrip supporting occasional government, environmental remediation, and administrative flights tied to the former site. There is no scheduled passenger service, no terminal in the conventional sense, and no nearby town of significant population. The surrounding tundra and boreal forest terrain make the runway a vital lifeline for anyone working at or inspecting the old installation, since ground access is virtually nonexistent in this part of the Alaskan bush.
Runways at Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3820 ft (1164 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ)
- McGrath Airport (MCG) — 19.9 km (12.4 mi)
- Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (SVW) — 200.9 km (124.8 mi)
- Ruby Airport (RBY) — 205.3 km (127.6 mi)
- Holy Cross Airport (HCR) — 209.9 km (130.4 mi)
- Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) — 210.1 km (130.6 mi)
- Anvik Airport (ANV) — 216.1 km (134.3 mi)
- Aniak Airport (ANI) — 235.4 km (146.3 mi)
- Unalakleet Airport (UNK) — 264.3 km (164.2 mi)
TLJ identifies Tatalina LRRS Airport, a remote former Cold War radar site airstrip in Alaska's interior with no scheduled flights, serving only administrative and remediation traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tatalina LRRS Airport?
The IATA code for Tatalina LRRS Airport is TLJ.
What is the ICAO code for Tatalina LRRS Airport?
The ICAO code for Tatalina LRRS Airport is PATL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.