Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (PASV)
Medium airport · Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sparrevohn LRRS Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASV |
| IATA | SVW |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°5'51" W 155°34'26" 61.09740, -155.57401 |
| Location | Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,200 ft (1280 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Sparrevohn LRRS Airport at a glance
Sparrevohn LRRS Airport is a medium airport in Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SVW. The field elevation of 1,585 ft (483 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 4,200 ft (1280 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PASV 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 Sparrevohn LRRS Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iliamna Airport | PAIL | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Tatalina LRRS Airport | PATL | 201 km (109 NM) |
| McGrath Airport | PAMC | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Aniak Airport | PANI | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Kenai Municipal Airport | PAEN | 242 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sparrevohn LRRS Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,585 ft field elevation of Sparrevohn 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 Sparrevohn LRRS Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sparrevohn LRRS Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sparrevohn LRRS Airport is PASV, and its IATA code is SVW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sparrevohn LRRS Airport above sea level?
Sparrevohn LRRS Airport sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sparrevohn LRRS Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.0974, -155.5740 — in Sparrevohn, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Iliamna Airport, about 154 km away.
Does PASV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASV 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 Sparrevohn LRRS Airport?
Sparrevohn LRRS Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,200 ft (1280 m) with a GVL surface.