Sparrevohn LRRS Airport

Sparrevohn LRRS Airport
IATA: none ICAO: PASV
Summary
Airport type	Military
Elevation AMSL	1,585 ft / 483 m
Coordinates	61°05′57″N 155°34′29″W
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 16/34 4,198 1,280 Gravel

Sparrevohn LRRS Airport

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Location of Sparrevohn LRRS Airport, Alaska

Sparrevohn LRRS Airport (ICAO: PASB, TC LID: SVW) is a military airstrip located 12.9 miles (20.8 km) west-southwest of McGrath, Alaska. It is not open for public use.

Overview

Sparrevohn Airport is a United States Air Force military airstrip. Its mission is to provide access to the Sparrevohn Long Range Radar Site for servicing and other requirements.

The airstrip was constructed in 1952 as part of the the construction of the Sparrevohn Air Force Station. During the station's operational use as a manned radar station, it provided transportation for station personnel and for supplies and equipment to be airlifted to the station. With the manned radar station's closure in 1983, the airstrip now provides access to the unattended site for maintenance personnel and other requirements.

It is not staffed by any support personnel, and is not open to the public. During the winter months, it may be inaccessible due to the extreme weather conditions at the location.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

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