Airport

BRW Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport

Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) serves Barrow. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABRW
ICAOPABR
Non-stop7
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Elevation13 m

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The airport in numbers

Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport — facts & history

We pulled Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 92,578 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 92,900 in 2018.

Passengers / year
92,578
as of 2019
Elevation
13 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Barrow

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Barrow ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Era Alaska · Alaska Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport to the centre of Barrow?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Barrow?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Atqasuk, Deadhorse, Fairbanks, Nuiqsut. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026