WALES

WALES, AK, US

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Data Source: Cycle Dec 25, 2025 • Version 1.0
FAA LID

IWK

ICAO

PAIW

Coordinates
65.622556, -168.094972
Elevation

25.8 ft

VFR
Pattern Directions
18/36 LEFT
Key Frequencies
AWOS 118.525 MHz
CTAF 123.0 MHz
IFR
Approach Types
See charts for approach procedures
Services
Landing Fee: No
Key Numbers
TDZE: 21 ft
TCH: 26 ft Unusual
Basic Information
Facility Type A
Site Number 50860.
County NOME
Chart Name NOME
Distance from City 1 nm NW
Magnetic Variation 8E (2020)
Airport Address
WALES
WALES, AK
Ownership
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
NORTHERN REGION, 2301 PEGER RD
FAIRBANKS AK 99709
907-451-2200
Manager
GEORGE KOST
PO BOX 1048
NOME AK 99762
907-443-3431
Ownership Type PU
Status & Certification
Activation Date 1954/10
NPIAS Code NGY
Airspace Analysis NO OBJECTION
Inspection Method C
Inspection Agency C (Contractor)
Last Inspection Date 2023-07-23
Runway Length Width Surface Lighting Traffic Pattern Pattern Alt
18/36 3,990 ft 75 ft GRAVEL MED 18: Left, 36: Left Not Published
VHF
AWOS 118.525 MHz
CTAF 123.0 MHz [1]
[1] ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI AND REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
UHF
None Listed
FAA Services
ARTCC ZAN - ANCHORAGE
FSS OME - NOME
FSS Local Phone LC 443-2291
FSS Toll-Free 1-800-478-8400
NOTAM-D Available
Beacon Schedule SS-SR
Beacon Color WG
Lighting Schedule ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI AND REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
Wind Indicator Y-L
Facilities
Airframe Repair NONE
Powerplant Repair NONE
Bottled Oxygen NONE
Bulk Oxygen NONE
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