WALES (PAIW)
Wales, Alaska · Nome County · 1 miles NW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierIWK
ICAO identifierPAIW
Elevation25.8 ft MSL
Latitude65.62256° N
Longitude168.09497° W
Magnetic variation8E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft0
Annual enplanements1,111
Planned development (2025–29)$3,986,667
Sectional chartNOME
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceNome
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1954/10
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityIWK
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerGeorge Kost
Manager phone907-443-3431
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,990 × 75 ft | Gravel (good) | 18: P4L · 36: P4R |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.0 | — |
| NOME RCAG | 133.3 | — |
| NOME RCAG | 290.4 | — |
| TIN CITY RCO | 122.6 | TIN CITY |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3P · 907-664-3907
Airport remarks
- EASTERLY WINDS MAY CAUSE SEVERE TURBULENCE IN VICINITY OF RWY.
- HIGH TERRAIN SE THRU E.
- RY CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
- WIND SOCK LIGHTING INOPERATIVE, WIND SOCK MAY BE MISSING
- SEVERAL RWY LIGHTS BROKEN.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI AND REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
