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Wake Island Airfield (PWAK/AWK) — Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Wake Island Airfield (PWAK/AWK) serves Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 14 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: PWAK
  • Name: Wake Island Airfield
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 19.282436
  • Longitude: 166.636642
  • Elevation: 14 ft
  • Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Municipality: Wake Island
  • IATA Code: AWK
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Pacific/Wake
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 3000x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 128.000, 884.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Approx USD 148 based on MTOW
  • Parking Fee: USD 67 per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Remote Pacific island airport. Limited facilities and fuel availability. Advance coordination strongly recommended.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: 2.21
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Into-plane service available. Fuel availability should be confirmed in advance for smaller airports. Contact handling agent for current pricing.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ facilities available. Contact airport authority for current requirements.

See all airports of entry in United States Minor Outlying Islands →

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Check NOTAMs for current operational restrictions.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

M0137/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME BASH BIRD WATCH CONDITION MODERATE SMALL BIRDS CROSSING SFC-50 AGL FULL LENGTH
2026-09-08 20:28:00 2026-11-09 07:00:00
M0121/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME PUBLISHED COMMERCIAL AND DSN LANDLINES OTS. DURING AIRFIELD HOURS CONTACT BASE OPS AT 786-995-3730, 786-995-3731, OR VIA EMAIL: [email protected]. FOR AFTER HOURS IFE/DIVERT CONTACT KZAK, AND WAKE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 786-995-3734 OR VIA SAT PHONE: 808-794-1272
2026-08-18 03:03:00 2026-11-16 03:00:00
M0138/26 caution
Runway restriction
RWY 10/28 WORK IN PROGRESS HEAVY EQUIPMENT ADJACENT SOUTHWEST EDGE RWY 10 THLD APPROX 300' FROM CENTERLINE BTWN PERIMETER RD AND SHORELINE
2026-09-10 04:22:00 2026-09-15 05:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at PWAK?
Wake Island Airfield offers Jet A-1.
Where is PWAK located?
Wake Island Airfield (PWAK) is located in Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands.
What is the IATA code for PWAK?
The IATA code for Wake Island Airfield is AWK.
How long is the runway at PWAK?
The main runway at Wake Island Airfield (10/28) measures 3000x46m.
Is PWAK a port of entry?
Yes, Wake Island Airfield is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.