Wainwright Airport – AIN, Wainright
Wainwright Airport is a public facility located in Wainwright, Alaska. This city is found in the North Slope Borough. The airport is owned and operated by the local government. According to the census, this is one of the largest towns in the county. The name of the town came from the lagoon nearby which was named after Lt. John Wainwright who discovered the body of the water. Based on the records, the airport with code AIN has over 3000 passengers and it is continuing to grow in small increments. The US Airport systems have classified this as a non-primary commercial service airport.
Best Time to Visit
The Wainright Airport was built in the late ’50s as logistical support to government air force station nearby. New radars were added in late ’80s. Although the Air Force base was inactive due to natural disaster and budget issues, the airport is still operational. The airport has one gravel surface runaway. Yearly, it serves more than one thousands of aircraft per month; and 30% of this as for general aviation purposes.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Wainright Airport has several hotels closed to its vicinity. Olgoonik Hotel has only 15 rooms with two beds and a bathroom. It has a conference room rent for business travelers. The hotel is also in the same building as the town’s only restaurant. For those who want an alternative accommodation, Brooks Camps is an adventurous kind of lodging. The camping ground has interesting facts related to the earth’s geography. Pike’s Waterfront Lodge is a casual hotel with old furnishing combined with modern amenities.
On this page it is easy to search for Wainwright, AK airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Wainwright, AK, United States (AIN) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AIN airport.
Most of these AIN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Wainwright, AK
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Wainwright, AK Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Wainwright, AK, United States (AIN)
If you planning to travel to Wainwright, AK, United States (AIN), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 12:20 PM.
The temperature feels like 25.15 with a humidity level of 89 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 24 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 4, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 6 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:56 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Friday
5/17
Scattered clouds
29°F
High: 32°F
Low: 27°F
Precipitation: 0%
Today
5/18
Mix snow/rain
30°F
High: 34°F
Low: 29°F
Precipitation: 30%
Sunday
5/19
Mix snow/rain
31°F
High: 32°F
Low: 31°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday
5/20
Overcast clouds
32°F
High: 33°F
Low: 32°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/21
Overcast clouds
32°F
High: 36°F
Low: 32°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/22
Flurries
35°F
High: 38°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 10%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Wainwright, AK AIN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free AIN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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