Medium airport · Northway, United States
Northway Airport
During World War II for northbound Lend-Lease aircraft on the Northwest Staging Route, the flight strip at Northway Army Airfield was the first stop in the Territory of Alaska. Its IATA code is ORT. Its ICAO code is PAOR. It has 1 runway, longest 5,100 ft (GRVL-DIRT-G). Elevation 1,715 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Northway, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ORT |
| ICAO code | PAOR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,100 ft (GRVL-DIRT-G) |
| Elevation | 1,715 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 62.9613° N, 141.9290° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Northway Airport is known for
During World War II for northbound Lend-Lease aircraft on the Northwest Staging Route, the flight strip at Northway Army Airfield was the first stop in the Territory of Alaska.
History
It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Northway Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve · United States · 110.5 miles away
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park · United States · 110.5 miles away
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve · United States · 110.5 miles away
- Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve · United States · 143.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northway Airport?
During World War II for northbound Lend-Lease aircraft on the Northwest Staging Route, the flight strip at Northway Army Airfield was the first stop in the Territory of Alaska.
What is the airport code for Northway Airport?
Northway Airport — its IATA code is ORT and its ICAO code is PAOR.
Where is Northway Airport located?
Northway Airport serves Northway, United States. Its coordinates are 62.9613° N, 141.9290° W.
What is the history of Northway Airport?
It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5394
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northway_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.