WHITTIER (PAWR)
Whittier, Alaska · Valdez-Cordova County · 1 miles NW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierIEM
ICAO identifierPAWR
Elevation39 ft MSL
Latitude60.77717° N
Longitude148.71965° W
Magnetic variation25E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Unclassified
Based aircraft0
Sectional chartANCHORAGE
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceKenai
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1974/10
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityENA
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerPaul Bertholl
Manager phone907-783-2232
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,480 × 60 ft | Gravel (fair) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- APCH TO RY 22 OVER WATER. DISTANCE FROM WATER TO THLD PANELS 205 FT.
- NO SCHEDULED MAINT. NO WINTER MAINT. CLSD FROM FIRST SNOWFALL TIL AFTER BREAKUP.
- WHEN AVAILABLE HOURLY WEATHER REPORTS FROM PORTAGE VISITOR CTR. 135.45. LOCATED WEST SIDE OF PORTAGE PASS.
- RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED. RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LDG.
- BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- RY 22 SLOPES UP 2% FROM WATER.
- FOR TKOF USE RY 04 ONLY; FIRST 130 FT OF RY 04 UNUSBL. PILE OF LARGE ROCKS LCTD APCH END RY 04. FOR LDGS USE RY 22 ONLY; GO AROUND UNLIKELY.
- WHITTIER AND PORTAGE GLACIER WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
