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Sparrevohn LRRS Airport

Sparrevohn, United States

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Sparrevohn LRRS Airport

Sparrevohn, United States
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Remote Alaskan radar station airstrip in the wilderness.

Location
Sparrevohn, United States
Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (IATA: SVW, ICAO: PASV) is a remote airfield located in the Sparrevohn area of western Alaska, United States. It serves as the airstrip for the Sparrevohn Long Range Radar Site (LRRS), a military radar installation operated as part of the United States Air Force's Alaskan NORAD Region network. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,585 feet above sea level in a sparsely populated, roadless region of Alaska. Access is exclusively by air, making the airstrip essential for logistics, personnel rotation, and supply deliveries to the radar station. There is no commercial passenger service to the general public.
Getting to & from
There is no road access to Sparrevohn; all transportation to and from the site is by aircraft.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines serve this airport; it supports exclusively military and government logistics operations.
Notable facts
  • ›Sparrevohn LRRS is part of the Alaska NORAD Region's long-range radar network.
  • ›The airport is located in a remote, roadless area of western Alaska.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 1,585 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›The facility primarily supports military and government personnel rotation and resupply.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates at this airport.
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A remote Alaskan radar outpost where wilderness meets aviation necessity

Sparrevohn LRRS Airport, designated SVW, is a remote Long Range Radar Site airfield located in the Alaskan interior, approximately 200 miles west of Anchorage. Originally established as part of the United States Air Force's Cold War-era radar network, the airport continues to serve the isolated Sparrevohn military installation and limited bush aviation operations. Its location amid rugged Alaskan terrain makes it a critical lifeline for personnel and supplies in one of North America's most isolated regions.

Terminals
  • Military/Utility Terminal — A basic functional facility serving military personnel and essential bush flight operations with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Vehicle support provided by military installation staff
  • Charter bush plane connections to Anchorage and regional hubs
Dining

No public dining facilities exist at Sparrevohn LRRS Airport. Meals and sustenance are handled through the military installation's internal mess or supply arrangements. Travelers should plan all food provisions before arrival.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to this airport is effectively restricted to military personnel and authorized personnel — confirm clearance well in advance.
  • Weather in the Alaskan interior can change rapidly; always have contingency plans for flight delays or cancellations.
  • Bush pilots familiar with the region are essential for any non-military transit in or out of Sparrevohn.
  • Pack all necessary supplies including food, gear, and emergency equipment as no civilian services are available on-site.

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Sparrevohn LRRS Airport is a military airstrip located south of Sparrevohn, in the Bethel Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airstrip is also located 129 miles (208 km) south of McGrath, Alaska, and 188 miles (303 km) west of Anchorage, Alaska. It is not open for public use.

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