Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is the main air gateway for Utqiaġvik in northern Alaska, serving one of the most remote communities in the United States. Listed under IATA code BRW and ICAO code PABR, it is a medium airport that plays an outsized role in local travel, supporting residents, business traffic, and visitors heading into the Arctic. Its low elevation of 44 feet above sea level also reflects its coastal setting, where weather and visibility can shape daily operations more than at many lower-latitude airports.
About Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is the main air gateway for Utqiaġvik in northern Alaska, serving one of the most remote communities in the United States. Listed under IATA code BRW and ICAO code PABR, it is a medium airport that plays an outsized role in local travel, supporting residents, business traffic, and visitors heading into the Arctic. Its low elevation of 44 feet above sea level also reflects its coastal setting, where weather and visibility can shape daily operations more than at many lower-latitude airports.
Overview
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport is the main air gateway for Utqiaġvik in northern Alaska, serving one of the most remote communities in the United States. Listed under IATA code BRW and ICAO code PABR, it is a medium airport that plays an outsized role in local travel, supporting residents, business traffic, and visitors heading into the Arctic. Its low elevation of 44 feet above sea level also reflects its coastal setting, where weather and visibility can shape daily operations more than at many lower-latitude airports.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport serves Utqiaġvik, so it is the key arrival point for travelers visiting Alaska’s far north.
- BRW is the code most passengers will see on tickets and baggage tags, while PABR is used in aviation operations.
- The airport operates in the America/Anchorage time zone, which is important when checking flight times and connections.
- Its status as a medium airport suggests practical facilities rather than a huge terminal, so expect function over frills.
- Because this is Arctic travel, allow extra flexibility for weather-related delays, especially in winter and shoulder seasons.
Airfield And Access
The airport has one runway, 08/26, measuring 7,100 feet and surfaced in asphalt, and it is lighted for operations in low-light conditions. For travelers, that means the airfield is built to support dependable access in a region where darkness, cold, and changing weather are part of normal flying conditions. Even with that infrastructure, it is wise to arrive prepared, keep warm clothing close at hand, and monitor schedule updates carefully when traveling through BRW.
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FAQ
Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport is located in Barrow, United States (North America), at coordinates 71.290°, -156.780°.
- Its IATA code is BRW and its ICAO code is PABR.
- Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport serves Barrow, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport operates on America/Anchorage local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport sits at latitude 71.290° and longitude -156.780°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BRW. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BRW is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BRW on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1749 Akavak St, Utqiagvik, Alaska, 99723, United States, the phone number is +1 907-852-6199. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.