Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport (PABA)
Medium airport · Barter Island, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PABA |
| IATA | BTI |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°8'2" W 143°34'55" 70.13400, -143.58200 |
| Location | Barter Island, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | GRAVEL-P | No |
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport at a glance
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is a medium airport in Barter Island, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as BTI. The field elevation of 2 ft (1 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PABA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of gravel-p surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PABA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deadhorse Airport | PASC | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Arctic Village Airport | PARC | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Nuiqsut Airport | PAQT | 280 km (151 NM) |
| Anaktuvuk Pass Airport | PAKP | 392 km (212 NM) |
| Fort Yukon Airport | PFYU | 402 km (217 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2 ft field elevation of Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport is PABA, and its IATA code is BTI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport above sea level?
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport sits at an elevation of 2 feet (1 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.1340, -143.5820 — in Barter Island, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deadhorse Airport, about 184 km away.
Does PABA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PABA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport?
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a GRAVEL-P surface.