Airport code
AWK — Wake Island Airfield
AWK is the IATA code for Wake Island Airfield, an airport serving Wake Island, Wake Island. Its ICAO code is PWAK, and it operates in the Pacific/Johnston time zone (UTC-10). The airport sits at 19.2821, 166.6360 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).
Overview
About Wake Island Airfield
Wake Island Airfield is a U.S military air base located on Wake Island, which is known for the Battle of Wake Island during World War II. It is owned by the U.S. Air Force and operated by the 611th Air Support Group. The runway can be used for emergency landings by commercial jetliners flying transpacific routes and has been used in the past by airlines operating jet, turboprop, and prop aircraft on scheduled flights.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AWK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | PWAK |
| Airport name | Wake Island Airfield |
| City | Wake Island |
| Country | Wake Island |
| Time zone | Pacific/Johnston (UTC-10) |
| Latitude | 19.2821 |
| Longitude | 166.6360 |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Wake Island Airfield?
The IATA code for Wake Island Airfield is AWK.
What is the ICAO code for Wake Island Airfield?
The ICAO code for Wake Island Airfield is PWAK.
Where is AWK airport located?
Wake Island Airfield (AWK) is located in Wake Island, Wake Island.
What time zone is AWK in?
Wake Island Airfield operates in the Pacific/Johnston time zone, which is UTC-10.
What is the nearest airport to AWK?
The nearest airport to Wake Island Airfield (AWK) is Utirik Airport (UTK) in Utirik Island, about 960 km away.