Wainwright Airport Guide

IATA AINICAO PAWIWainwrightUpdated 2026-10-08

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Wainwright Airport serves the Iñupiat village of Wainwright on the Chukchi Sea coast of Alaska's North Slope. The village sits about 116 km southwest of Utqiaġvik, the borough seat, and no road links the two. Scheduled and charter flights are the main way in and out.

The airport has a single gravel runway, 05/23, measuring 1,370 by 34 metres. Published notes warn that runway conditions are often unmaintained and that the ramp and taxiway surfaces can be soft, with ruts and ponding. Pilots are advised to inspect the surface visually before use. There are no landing fees.

The North Slope Borough owns and operates the field. Traffic is mostly air taxi and transient general aviation. Wright Air Service flies the route to Utqiaġvik and Atqasuk.

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Key facts

Size: 1 runway
Location: 70.638, -159.995
Operator: North Slope Borough
Links: Wikipedia ↗

Terminals

1 terminal

Wainwright Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Wainwright Airport for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

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Wright Air Service

Nearby cities

1 city

Wainwright Airport is closest to Wainwright (2 km northwest). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Wainwright Airport?

Wainwright Airport uses the following codes: IATA: AIN, ICAO: PAWI, Local: AWI. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Wainwright Airport located?

Wainwright Airport is located in Wainwright, Alaska, United States. The airport coordinates are 70.6380°, -159.9950°.

What services are available at Wainwright Airport?

Wainwright Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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