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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "United States of America",
    "addressLocality": "Wales"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Easy Fly Express",
    "Bering Air"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "35 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "65 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "80 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "100 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Wales",
  "code": "WAA",
  "connection_tips": "Wales Airport operates with a single 3,000-foot gravel runway that serves as the primary aviation hub for this remote Alaskan coastal community. Flight cancellations due to ice, wind, or visibility issues are common throughout the year. Bering Air provides the most reliable scheduled service to Nome (OME) with approximately six weekly flights using small aircraft like Cessna planes, making advance booking essential during peak travel periods. Emergency services and medical evacuation capabilities are coordinated through the airport when needed, serving the broader northwestern Alaska region. Easy Fly Express also operates charter services from this location. The airport operates under Alaskan Standard Time (AKST) and typically handles 8-12 aircraft movements monthly.\n\nThe airport's exposed location subjects operations to frequent weather delays caused by strong coastal winds, fog, and storms rolling in from the Bering Sea. Fuel is available but should be pre-arranged with operators. Travelers should maintain flexible schedules and consider weather-related delays when planning connections. The facility maintains essential communication equipment including VHF radio contact with Nome Flight Service Station. Ground services are extremely limited with no commercial facilities, so bringing snacks and water is recommended. During summer months, daylight extends past midnight, but winter operations are severely restricted by darkness and extreme weather.\n\nThe terminal building provides basic shelter but lacks amenities like food service or shops. Passenger check-in typically occurs 30 minutes before departure with no TSA screening required. Transportation to the village center requires pre-arranged pickup as no taxi service operates regularly. The airstrip requires periodic maintenance after spring thaw and heavy weather events. During winter months, temperatures can plummet well below freezing, making appropriate cold-weather gear essential.",
  "country": "United States of America",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "The gravel strip is subject to strong coastal winds.",
    "Coordinate with Bering Air for updated departure windows.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Wales%20Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD",
  "iataCode": "WAA",
  "icao": "PAIW",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 65.622593,
  "layover_planner_info": "No dedicated layover facilities; plan ahead.",
  "longitude": -168.095,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 35,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 65,
  "mct_interline": 100,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 65,
  "mct_international_to_international": 80,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the operating airline for assistance.",
  "name": "Wales Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "JFK",
      "name": "John F. Kennedy International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "GAM",
      "name": "Gambell Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TNC",
      "name": "Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Wales Airport (WAA), designated by the FAA as IWK, is a state-owned aviation facility located on the western tip of the Seward Peninsula in Alaska, approximately 1 mile northwest of the village of Wales. The airport features a single, minimalist one-story structure that functions as the passenger terminal and primary shelter from the region's extreme Arctic environment. As the westernmost airfield on the North American mainland, it acts as a vital transportation hub for this remote coastal community, situated on the shores of the Bering Strait.\n\nFacilities at the airport are extremely basic and designed for essential transit rather than passenger comfort. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or public Wi-Fi services, and standard indoor restroom facilities are generally unavailable at the airstrip. The terminal building is typically unstaffed, with most passenger services being managed directly by the operating carriers, such as Bering Air and Ryan Air. Travelers are strongly encouraged to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs within the village prior to arrival.\n\nThe airfield features a single 4,000-foot gravel runway (18/36) situated at an elevation of 22 feet above sea level. Flight operations are highly subject to rapidly changing coastal weather conditions, including dense fog and high winds, which frequently impact schedules. Ground transportation to the village center is informal, with no dedicated taxi or bus services; residents and visitors typically utilize ATVs or snowmachines depending on the season. On exceptionally clear days, the airfield offers unique views of the Diomede Islands and the distant Russian coastline.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Wales%20Airport"
}