Wake Island Airfield (AWK): Codes, Runways & Location
Wake Island Airfield (IATA: AWK · ICAO: PWAK) is a medium-sized airport serving Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands. It lies at 19.2824° N, 166.6366° E, 14 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wake Island Airfield
Wake Island Airfield is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Wake Island in United States Minor Outlying Islands. It is identified by the IATA code AWK and the ICAO code PWAK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wake Island Airfield has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 14 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 2 are within reach, the closest being Bikini Atoll Airport (BII) about 870 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake Island Airfield
Where is Wake Island Airfield located?
Wake Island Airfield is located in Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands. Its coordinates are 19.2824° N, 166.6366° E.
What is the airport code for Wake Island Airfield?
Wake Island Airfield has an IATA code of AWK and an ICAO code of PWAK.
How long is the runway at Wake Island Airfield?
Wake Island Airfield's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Wake Island Airfield have?
Wake Island Airfield has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wake Island Airfield a major airport?
Wake Island Airfield is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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