Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport Code

January 14, 2023

Acronym

Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport is located in Barrow, Alaska and was first established in 1929. It is the northernmost airport in the United States and serves as a hub for air transportation to and from the Arctic region. The airport was initially built with a single 1,800-foot runway and became an important part of the local transportation infrastructure. During World War II, it was used as an emergency landing strip for military aircraft. Afterward, it continued to be used for commercial flights and general aviation until the early 1970s when a new, modern terminal was built to accommodate increased traffic. The new terminal featured two runways – one 5,000 feet long and one 4,500 feet long – which allowed larger aircraft to land safely. In addition to its airfield operations, Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport also houses a small museum dedicated to its namesake aviator Wiley Post. The museum includes artifacts from Post’s life as well as photos of his many world records set during his career. In addition to its role in aviation history, Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport is also home to several businesses including car rental services and charter companies that offer flights throughout Alaska and beyond. With its rich history of aviation accomplishments coupled with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi access for passengers waiting for their flights, this airport continues to be an important part of Barrow’s transportation infrastructure today.

BRW is the abbreviation code for Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport. According to Abbreviation Finder, BRW can also mean:

  1. Barrow, AK, USA – Barrow
  2. Bender Richardson White
  3. Benjamin R. Wilcox
  4. Black Red White
  5. Black River and Western Corporation
  6. Bragg Reflection Waveguide

Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport

Barrow Airport (BRW)

The Barrow-Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport is the northernmost commercial airport in the United States of America.

  • URL: Barrow (BRW)
  • Time zone: GMT -9
  • Service phone: +1 907 852-6199
  • Address: Will Rogers Memorial Airport, POBox 367, Barrow, AK 99723, USA
  • Operator: State of Alaska DOT & PF – Northern Region
  • Parking: Yes, parking is available.
  • Transport connections: The airport is located on the southern outskirts.
  • Flight distribution on the days of the week: Monday (15.76%), Tuesday (15.45%), Wednesday (14.70%), Thursday (15.51%), Friday (15.14%), Saturday (14.95%), Sunday (8.50%)
  • other spellings: Барроу, шт. Аляска (США), バ ロ ー (ア ラ ス カ 州), Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport

Most popular destinations from Barrow (flights per week)

  1. Wainwright (22, 20.37%)
  2. Atqasuk (22, 20.37%)
  3. Anchorage (16, 14.81%)
  4. Point Lay (14, 12.96%)
  5. Nuiqsut (12, 11.11%)
  6. Prudhoe Bay / Deadhorse, AK (12, 11.11%)
  7. Fairbanks, AK (8, 7.41%)
  8. Other (1.85%)

Location
The airport is located in Barrow, the administrative center of the North Slope Borough region, which is directly adjacent to the Arctic Sea. Barrow is therefore also the northernmost city on earth.