Point Lay LRRS Airport (PPIZ)
Medium airport · Point Lay, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Point Lay LRRS Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PPIZ |
| IATA | PIZ |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 69°43'58" W 163°0'18" 69.73290, -163.00501 |
| Location | Point Lay, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,519 ft (1073 m) | 80 ft | GVL | Yes |
Point Lay LRRS Airport at a glance
Point Lay LRRS Airport is a medium airport in Point Lay, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as PIZ. The field elevation of 22 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PPIZ 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, 05/23, offers 3,519 ft (1073 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PPIZ 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 Point Lay LRRS Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wainwright Airport | PAWI | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport | PALU | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport | PATQ | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport | PABR | 289 km (156 NM) |
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | PAOT | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Point Lay LRRS Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 22 ft field elevation of Point Lay 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 Point Lay LRRS Airport
What is the ICAO code of Point Lay LRRS Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Point Lay LRRS Airport is PPIZ, and its IATA code is PIZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Point Lay LRRS Airport above sea level?
Point Lay LRRS Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Point Lay LRRS Airport located?
The airport lies at 69.7329, -163.0050 — in Point Lay, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wainwright Airport, about 152 km away.
Does PPIZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PPIZ 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 Point Lay LRRS Airport?
Point Lay LRRS Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,519 ft (1073 m) with a GVL surface.