Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (PABR)
Medium airport · Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PABR |
| IATA | BRW |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 71°17'7" W 156°45'58" 71.28540, -156.76601 |
| Location | Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport at a glance
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as BRW. The field elevation of 44 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PABR 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, 08/26, offers 7,100 ft (2164 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PABR 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 Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport | PATQ | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Wainwright Airport | PAWI | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Nuiqsut Airport | PAQT | 243 km (131 NM) |
| Point Lay LRRS Airport | PPIZ | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Deadhorse Airport | PASC | 327 km (177 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 44 ft field elevation of Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial 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 Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is PABR, and its IATA code is BRW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport above sea level?
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 44 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 71.2854, -156.7660 — in Utqiaġvik, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport, about 94 km away.
Does PABR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PABR 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 Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,100 ft (2164 m) with a ASP surface.