Farewell Airport (FWL)

Farewell, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

US-12647

IATA

FWL

Elevation

1535 ft

Region

US-AK

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: 0AA4

Location: 62.509327° N, -153.892279° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Farewell Airport (FWL / 0AA4) is located in Farewell, Alaska, United States.

  • Type of Facility: This is a publicly-owned, private-use airport. Permission is required prior to landing. It is unattended, meaning there is no regular staff present.
  • Location and Basic Runway Information: The airport's FAA identifier is 0AA4, and its IATA code is FWL. It features a single runway, 08/26, which is 4600 feet long and 30 feet wide. The runway surface is gravel/dirt and is described as being in poor condition, with 2-5 inch rocks and ruts up to 6 inches, and brush along the sides. The elevation is approximately 1535 feet.
  • Known Uses: Farewell Airport supports private aviation, though users are advised to conduct a visual inspection prior to use due to unmaintained and unmonitored runway conditions. There are no airframe or power plant repair services, nor is fuel available.
  • Historical Significance: The airport was activated in September 1947.
Last updated: 33 days ago

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08/26 4600 ft 30 ft GRVL-P Active

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