Wrangell Airport (PAWG)
Medium airport · Wrangell, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wrangell Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAWG |
| IATA | WRG |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°29'3" W 132°22'12" 56.48430, -132.37000 |
| Location | Wrangell, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wrangell Airport at a glance
Wrangell Airport is a medium airport in Wrangell, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as WRG. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAWG 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, 10/28, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAWG 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 Wrangell Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | PAPG | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Kake Airport | PAFE | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Klawock Airport | PAKW | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Ketchikan International Airport | PAKT | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Stewart Airport | CZST | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wrangell Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Wrangell 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 Wrangell Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wrangell Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wrangell Airport is PAWG, and its IATA code is WRG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wrangell Airport above sea level?
Wrangell Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wrangell Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.4843, -132.3700 — in Wrangell, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Petersburg James A Johnson Airport, about 50 km away.
Does PAWG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAWG 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 Wrangell Airport?
Wrangell Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.