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Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) Aviation Analysis Survey

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is asking for your feedback on aviation conditions at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR). Through the Whittier Moves multimodal planning study, we gathered extensive information about the importance and use of Whittier Airport. Now, we are seeking input on the airport's operations, features, and needs to help guide future planning efforts. This brief survey is an opportunity to share your experiences with, recommendations for, and feedback on IEM/PAWR.

Survey responses will be accepted through October 12, 2026.
1.How often do you land at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR)?
2.What aircraft make(s) and model(s) do you land at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR)?
3.Do you have plans to land at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) in the future? If so, what kind(s) of aircraft do you plan to operate?
4.What was most often the purpose of your flight when you landed at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR)?
Select up to three.
5.Why have you landed at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) in the past?
Select all that apply.
6.When flying in the area, how often do you consider Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) a potential landing option (i.e. part of your flight plan), even if you do not plan to land there?
7.If Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) were to be unavailable, how would you most likely adjust your flight? Please identify any alternate airport or landing area you would use and describe the implications of Whittier Airport being unavailable.
8.During which seasons do you typically land at or consider Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) as a potential landing option?
Select all that apply.
9.How, if at all, do seasonal conditions or Whittier Airport's seasonal availability affect you flight planning?
For example, describe any seasonal changes to your route, timing, destination, or alternate landing locations related to Whittier Airport's seasonal maintenance.
10.If Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) were to be relocated, what features would be most important at the new airstrip?
Select up to three.
11.Please select any of the following maintenance-related conditions or issues you have encountered at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR).
Select all that apply.
12.How often have you encountered maintenance-related issues or conditions at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR)?
13.What level of winter maintenance, if any, do you believe is needed at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR)?
14.What types of winter maintenance are needed at Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR)?
Select all that apply.
15.How often do you anticipate using Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) during the winter snow cover season?
16.Do you have any additional comments, concerns, or information about Whittier Airport (IEM/PAWR) that you would like to share with the project team?