Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport (PALU)
Medium airport · Cape Lisburne, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PALU |
| IATA | LUR |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°52'30" W 166°6'36" 68.87510, -166.11000 |
| Location | Cape Lisburne, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 135 ft | GVL | No |
Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport at a glance
Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is a medium airport in Cape Lisburne, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as LUR. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PALU 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, 09/27, offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of gvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PALU 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 Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Point Lay LRRS Airport | PPIZ | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | PAOT | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Wainwright Airport | PAWI | 306 km (165 NM) |
| Bob Baker Memorial Airport | PAIK | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Deering Airport | PADE | 343 km (185 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Cape Lisburne LRRS 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 Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is PALU, and its IATA code is LUR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport above sea level?
Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.8751, -166.1100 — in Cape Lisburne, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Point Lay LRRS Airport, about 155 km away.
Does PALU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PALU 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 Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport?
Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a GVL surface.