Whittier Airport

Whittier, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

PAWR

IATA

Elevation

30 ft

Region

US-AK

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: PAWR

Local Code: IEM

Location: 60.777225° N, -148.719606° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: AK66

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews and experiences at Whittier Airport (PAWR) indicate that it is a small, unattended general aviation airport with no commercial services or traditional traveler facilities. Therefore, traveler sentiment, satisfaction, and experiences related to typical airport operations like terminals, security, and customs are not applicable to PAWR. Most discussions around "Whittier airport travel" actually pertain to transportation connections between the town of Whittier (primarily a cruise port) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC).

What Travelers Love

Scenic access (indirectly related to PAWR): While not about PAWR itself, travelers appreciate the scenic train or bus rides through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel and along the Turnagain Arm when connecting from Whittier to Anchorage for air travel.

Common Complaints

Lack of commercial facilities: There are no services available at Whittier Airport (PAWR), meaning no terminal, amenities, or staff.
Unmonitored runway conditions: The runway condition at PAWR is not monitored, and visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.
Limited operational hours/season: The airport is closed from the first snowfall until after breakup, and there is no winter maintenance.
No security or customs: As a small, unattended general aviation airport, PAWR does not have TSA security checkpoints or customs/immigration services. Information on security wait times found in searches pertains to other airports, not PAWR.
No dedicated airport parking: Parking in Whittier is generally for the harbor area and for vehicles and vessel trailers, not specific airport parking for commercial flights.

In summary, Whittier Airport (PAWR) is primarily a basic, unattended general aviation airstrip. Travelers should not expect any commercial airport facilities, services, security, or customs at this location. Air travelers typically connect through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC), utilizing bus or train services from Whittier.

Generated 5 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`03/21`	1480 ft	58 ft	GRAVEL-F	Active

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Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Whittier Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

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Public Transportation

Many airports offer bus or train connections to nearby city centers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.