Wainwright

AWI · PAWI · Wainwright, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
45 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,494 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
12E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 10:07 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:58 AM14:58Z
Sunrise08:03 AM16:03Z
Sunset09:03 PM05:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:07 PM06:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:07 PM → 06:58 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:03 PM → 07:03 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 145°downwind 055°base 325°final 235°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
235° mag · 247° true
Dimensions
4,494 × 110 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 055°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
40 ft
Threshold crossing height
30 ft
TDZ elevation
45 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Wainwright”
ASOS/AWOS
132.25

Taxi & takeoff

“Wainwright”
CTAF
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.5 135.3 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
239.25BARROW RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PAWI / AWI
Coordinates
70.6380, -159.9948
Elevation
45 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
CAPE LISBURNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 132.25 · ☎ 907-217-1305
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
BARROW · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Barrow Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
AWI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-852-2511
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (left) · 24: 4-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH
BOX 69, BARROW, AK
907-852-2611
Manager
GEORGE AHMAOGAK
BOX 69, BARROW, AK
907-852-0489
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • BARROW FSS - 1-800-779-7709.
  • RAMP & TWY SFC SOFT; RUTS & PONDING PSBL.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Runways

  • 40 FT TWR 500 FT N OF RWY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
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About PAWI

Wainwright (AWI · PAWI) is an airport in Wainwright, AK, at 45 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,494 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAWI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAWI have a control tower?

No. Wainwright is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PAWI?

Wainwright has 1 runway; the longest is 4,494 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAWI?

Wainwright is in Wainwright, AK, at an elevation of 45 ft MSL. Coordinates: 70.6380, -159.9948.

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAWI in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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