Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL): Codes, Runways & Location
Wallops Flight Facility Airport (IATA: WAL · ICAO: KWAL) is a small airport serving Wallops Island, United States. It lies at 37.9408° N, 75.4623° W, 40 ft (12 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wallops Flight Facility Airport
Wallops Flight Facility Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wallops Island in United States. It is identified by the IATA code WAL and the ICAO code KWAL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wallops Flight Facility Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2666 m (8748 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 40 ft (12 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Accomack County Airport (MFV) about 42 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 ≈ 2,666 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wallops Flight Facility Airport
Where is Wallops Flight Facility Airport located?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport is located in Wallops Island, United States. Its coordinates are 37.9408° N, 75.4623° W.
What is the airport code for Wallops Flight Facility Airport?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport has an IATA code of WAL and an ICAO code of KWAL.
How long is the runway at Wallops Flight Facility Airport?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport's longest runway is about 2666 m (8748 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Wallops Flight Facility Airport have?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wallops Flight Facility Airport a major airport?
Wallops Flight Facility Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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