Indian Mountain LRRS Airport — Utopia Creek, United States
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Distance & flight time from UTO
Indian Mountain LRRS Airport
Indian Mountain LRRS Airport, coded UTO, is a remote facility in interior Alaska built to support a Long Range Radar Site operated as part of the United States' northern air defense network. Situated far from any significant population center, this airstrip primarily serves military and Federal Aviation Administration personnel maintaining the radar installation, along with occasional supply and support flights. UTO exemplifies the extreme isolation common to Alaska's radar and communication outposts, where air transport represents the only practical means of accessing the site given the absence of road infrastructure across the surrounding wilderness. The airport's utilitarian design and limited traffic reflect its narrow but critical function within North America's early-warning defense radar chain.
Runways at Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4100 ft (1250 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 124.6 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.2 MHz |
| FSS | FAIRBANKS RDO | 122.6 MHz |
Airports near Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (UTO)
- Huslia Airport (HSL) — 124.8 km (77.5 mi)
- Ruby Airport (RBY) — 162.8 km (101.2 mi)
- Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) — 204.8 km (127.3 mi)
- Ambler Airport (ABL) — 221.4 km (137.6 mi)
- Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) — 252.7 km (157.0 mi)
- Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) — 268.5 km (166.8 mi)
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) — 300.5 km (186.7 mi)
- Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) — 309.5 km (192.3 mi)
UTO, Indian Mountain LRRS Airport in remote Alaska, supports a Long Range Radar Site within the US northern air defense network, serving military and FAA personnel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Indian Mountain LRRS Airport?
The IATA code for Indian Mountain LRRS Airport is UTO.
What is the ICAO code for Indian Mountain LRRS Airport?
The ICAO code for Indian Mountain LRRS Airport is PAIM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.