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

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Runways: 10/28
Elevation: 14 ft

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ facilities available. Contact airport authority for current requirements.

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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 UTC 2026-11-09 07:00 UTC

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 UTC 2026-11-16 03:00 UTC

M0157/26

caution

NDB issue

NAVAID AWK VOR UNSERVICEABLE

2026-10-15 19:10 UTC 2026-10-31 05:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 04:50 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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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.

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