🇺🇸 Sparrevohn LRRS Airport

The Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (PASV/SVW) is a military airstrip owned by the U.S. Air Force, located south of Sparrevohn, Alaska,. It was constructed in 1952 to support the Sparrevohn Air Force Station, providing transportation for personnel, supplies, and equipment. After the radar station's closure in 1983, the airstrip continues to be used for supply runs and crew transfers to the Long Range Radar Site.

Notable Features and Operations:

• Private Use Only: The airport is closed to the public and for official business only. Civilian aircraft require a landing permit prior to arrival, which must be carried on board,.
• Runway: It has one gravel runway, 17/35, measuring 4,200 ft x 150 ft,.
• Challenging Operations: Due to its location on the slope of a 3200 ft mountain, operations are restricted. Approaches are from the south, landing on Runway 35 only, and takeoffs are from Runway 17 only, during daylight hours. A successful go-around is improbable,,. Winds greater than 20 knots (or 25 knots at the radome) can cause severe turbulence,.
• Attendance: The facility is attended Monday-Friday from 0800-1700, closed on holidays,. Prior permission (PPR) is required for all operations, with a minimum of 1 hour prior to departure,.
• Navigation Aids: It has an operational NDB (CRN) and a VOR/DME (SQA), though the NDB has no standby transmitter and may be shut down without notice, and the VOR/DME has restricted usability in certain sectors and altitudes,.

Current Status: The airport is operational. As of late 2026, there are NOTAMs indicating the Runway 17 Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) are unserviceable, the CAIRN MOUNTAIN NDB (CRN) is unserviceable, and a tower light is unserviceable. It is staffed by five or fewer civilian contractors and may be inaccessible during winter due to extreme weather.

*Sources researched: nfdc.faa.gov, en.wikipedia.org, aopa.org, flightaware.com*