WingfarerWake Island Airfield
Medium airport Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Airport in United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States of America.
Photo : KC-135_Stratotanker_boom.JPG : US Air Force derivative work: Hohum ( talk ) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Wake Island Airfield (IATA: AWK, ICAO: PWAK, FAA LID: AWK) is a U.S military air base located on Wake Island, which is known for the Battle of Wake Island during World War II. It is owned by the U.S. Air Force and operated by the 611th Air Support Group. The runway can be used for emergency landings by commercial jetliners flying transpacific routes and has been used in the past by airlines operating jet, turboprop, and prop aircraft on scheduled flights.
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📍 19.282437, 166.636637 · Open detailed map
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Details
| Region | Wake Island |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 19.282437, 166.636637 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,843 ft | 150 ft | ASP |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wake Island Airfield?
Wake Island Airfield is a medium airport located in Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,843 ft.
What is the airport code of Wake Island Airfield?
Its IATA code is AWK and its ICAO code is PWAK.
Wake Island Airfield is a medium airport located in Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,843 ft.