# BRW — Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport

> Machine-readable reference for BRW. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

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Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T09:32:40.89+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport
- IATA: BRW
- ICAO: PABR
- City: Utqiaġvik
- Country: US (US)
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Distance from city: 2 mi southwest of city center
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Official website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiley_Post%E2%80%93Will_Rogers_Memorial_Airport

## Overview

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (IATA: BRW, ICAO: PABR) is the primary commercial air gateway for Utqiaġvik, the largest community on Alaska's North Slope and the northernmost city in the United States.[6] Owned and operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, the airport sits on the Chukchi Sea coast at about 71°N latitude, making it the northernmost airport with regular airline service in U.S. territory.[6] It plays a critical role in connecting Utqiaġvik and surrounding villages to the rest of Alaska for passenger travel, freight, mail, and essential medical and governmental transport. The airport is named in honor of aviator Wiley Post and humorist Will Rogers, who were killed in a 1935 plane crash near Barrow during a flight through Alaska.[9] Scheduled passenger service has long been provided by Alaska Airlines and regional carriers, typically with mainline jets and turboprop aircraft linking Utqiaġvik to hubs such as Anchorage and other North Slope communities.[6][10] The single paved runway supports year-round operations in a harsh Arctic climate characterized by long, very cold winters and short, cool summers.[7] Despite its modest size…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 3 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Ravn Alaska
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/terminals/main

## Parking (1)

- **Airport Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/parking/airport-parking-lot

## Ground transport (5)

- **Hotel or Employer Shuttle (Prearranged)** — Shuttle · 5–15 minutes depending on destination · Often included with lodging or employer travel · By reservation only
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/transport/hotel-or-employer-shuttle-prearranged-2
- **Local Bus or Community Transport (seasonal/limited)** — Bus · 5-20 min within town
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/transport/local-bus-or-community-transport-seasonal-limited
- **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 5-15 min to most locations in Utqiaġvik · On demand
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/transport/local-taxi-companies
- **Local Taxi Service** — Taxi · 5–10 minutes to most parts of Utqiaġvik · Varies by destination and operator · On demand; call or arrange in advance
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/transport/local-taxi-service
- **Prearranged Hotel or Tour Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to central lodging · Coordinated with reservations
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/brw/transport/prearranged-hotel-or-tour-shuttles

## Insider tips

- _Weather_: Utqiaġvik has a subarctic/Arctic climate with very cold, windy winters and frequent low visibility, so allow extra buffer time for weather-related delays and dress in full cold-weather gear for walking between aircraft and the terminal.[7]
- _Connections_: Most long-distance itineraries require connecting through Anchorage or another Alaska hub, so consider longer layovers to protect against delays from BRW's challenging Arctic operating conditions.[6][10]
- _Local_: Ground transport options are limited; confirm arrangements with your hotel or a local taxi company in advance, as there is no large, formal ground transportation center at the airport.[8]

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/BRW.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/brw/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/brw/departures — HTML page with live departures