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PWAKAIRPORT

WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD

WAKE ISLAND, QW

23 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

PWAK

FAA

AWK

Elevation

23 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

19.282, 166.637

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

23 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

OAKLAND OCEANIC ARTCC

Coordinates

19.2825, 166.6367

Ownership

Air Force

Hours of Operation

1900-0500Z (MON-SAT)

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
10/2810 / 289,844 ft150 ftASPHHIGH-90

Frequencies

AWK VORTAC (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
AWK VORTAC113.5/8WAKE ISLAND-AWK VORTAC-

Airport Remarks

  • FUEL: FLIGHT CREW REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN REFUELING. J5(MIL). FLUID - W, SP, PRESAIR.
  • CAUTION - BIRD HAZ ON APCH RWY 10 OR RWY 28 DEP. IF TAKEOFF AND LANDING DATA PERMITS, RECOMMEND CONDUCTING ALL FLIGHT OPERATIONS TO/FROM THE EAST SIDE OF THE RWY.
  • RSTD: NO AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AVBL. TAXIWAY LINE RESTRICTION LOCATED AT INTERSECTION OF TAXIWAY ECHO AND DELTA. CONTINUES (WEST) ONTO THE WARM-UP PAD DOES NOT PROVIDE WINGTIP CLEARANCE TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 60 FEET.
  • BE ALERT TO OCEAN VESSELS WITH MAST APRX 125 FT PERIODICALLY LCTD AT MOORING BUOYS 3600 FT W OF THLD RY 10.
  • ARRESTING GEAR - (RWY 28) HOOK BAK 12B (4921').
  • MISC: REMOTE WX BRIEFINGS AVBL H24 FR 17 OWS AT DSN 315-449-8333/7950 OR 448-3809, 2HR NTC RQR FOR TIMELY BRIEF. WHEN NML SATCOM O/S, IMARSAT IS AVBL. SPACE AVBL PAX ARE NA TO RON.
  • RSTD: PPR FOR ALL ACFT AT LEAST 24 HR IN ADVANCE. PPR PHONE ONLY DSN 424-2101, C808-424-2101, FAX DSN 315-424-2165, C808-424-2165, OR E-MAIL: BASEOPS@WAKEISLAND.NET .
  • RSTD: VERY LIMITED OPERATIONS STATUS, AVBL FOR EMERG LDG AND MIN PRIORITY TFC.
  • TFC PAT: RGT BREAK RY 10 ALL ACFT, LEFT BREAK RY 28 ALL ACFT.
  • TRAN ALERT: SVCG FEES RQD. TRAN SVC HRS 1900-0500Z (0700L-1700L) TUE-SAT. CLSD SUN, MON, HOL. LAV SVC UNAVBL.
  • MISC: ETOPS DIVERT LCTN. FIREFIGHTING SVCS REDUCED TO NFPA CAT 7, ARFF INDEX C.
  • CAUTION: AFLD HAS MIXTURE OF REGULAR AND LED OBST LGT. LED OBST LGTS MAY NOT BE VISIBLE TO SOME NVD.
  • EMAIL FOR PPR REQ FORM: PRSCDET1.AIRFIELD.MANAGEMENT@US.AF.MIL. AFTER PPR APVL, PWAK ETA/ETD DEVIATIONS BYD 2 HR RQR REAPPROVAL. BASE OPS FONE DSN 315-424-2101, C808-424-2101, FAX DSN 315-424-2165.
  • RSTD: EMERG DIVERT ACFT OUTSIDE PUBL AFLD HRS, CTC FAA CONTROLLER AT OAKLAND ARTCC TO ARRANGE BASE OPS/ATC SPECIALIST PERSONNEL RECALL VIA WAKE FIRE DISPATCH AT FONE 808-424-2911 PRI OR 808-424-2232 SEC.
  • CTC WAKE ISLAND ARPT OPERATIONS ON 128.0/349.4.
  • SERVICE - FUEL: ACFT REFUELING AT PWAK: SITE ARR REQ MUST BE OBTAINED FROM 907-552-5781 AND SUBMITTED FOR APVL PRIOR TO ARR.
  • SERVICE-LGT: SEVERAL OBST LGT O/S: CONTROLLING OBST LGT TOWER 101 FT AGL APRX 1700 FT S OF RWY 28 THLD.
  • RWY - CAUTION: 4 FT X 8 FT AREA OF GRADUAL PAVEMENT RISE (HUMP) OF APRX 2 INCHES LCTD 2300 FT E OF APCH END RWY 10, 40 FT RGT OF CNTLN.
  • ARPT WILL BE CONSIDERED A JOINT USE ARPT OPEN TO CIVIL ACFT SUBJECT TO MIL REQRMNTS.
  • (0700-1700L TUE-SAT)
  • BASE OPNS - 808-424-2101/2000
  • 900' CORAL OVERRUN.

PWAK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD (PWAK) is a military airport restricted to private use located in WAKE ISLAND, QW, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 23 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 19.2825°N, 166.6367°W.

Runways

WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD has 1 runway. The longest runway (10/28) measures 9,844 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PWAK?

PWAK is the ICAO identifier for WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in WAKE ISLAND, QW, United States.

How many runways does WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD have?

WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD (PWAK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of PWAK?

The field elevation of WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD is 23 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at PWAK?

No fuel types are currently listed for WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What is the longest runway at PWAK?

The longest runway at WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD is 9,844 feet long.

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Where is WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD located?

WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD (PWAK) is located in WAKE ISLAND, QW, United States, at an elevation of 23 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:17 AM UTC