Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is a remote United States military long-range radar airstrip in far northwestern Alaska. It is not a civilian or commercial airport and has no scheduled passenger service or public terminal facilities.
Getting to and From Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport #
Access to Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport is controlled and typically limited to military/agency flights and authorized personnel; there is no public ground transport, scheduled commercial air service, or public road access. Travel logistics (airlift, helicopter, vessel) are arranged through the operating military unit or federal agency.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport #
There are effectively no public passenger facilities: no public terminal, no car rental desks, no public baggage services, and no passenger concessions. Any basic lodging, catering, or mission support is provided by the operating military/agency for authorized personnel only. Visitors should assume no on-site Wi‑Fi or public amenities unless specifically arranged.
Tips for Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport #
- This site is a military long-range radar installation with restricted access - do not plan civilian travel here without explicit authorization.
- There are no passenger services (no rental cars, no terminals open to the public); if you must travel for official business, coordinate logistics with the sponsoring military/agency well in advance.
Weather & Climate near Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport #
Cape Lisburne LRRS Airport's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -24°C to 10°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -22° - -16° | -30° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.9h |
| February | Poor | -25° - -19° | -33° | 11 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
| March | Poor | -24° - -18° | -31° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -17° - -11° | -23° | 16 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 15.5h |
| May | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 14 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 20.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 1° - 6° | 0° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 4.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 24.0h |
| July | Good | 5° - 10° | 5° | 28 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 22.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 5° - 9° | 4° | 38 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 17.2h |
| September | Poor | 1° - 4° | -2° | 32 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.0h |
| October | Poor | -7° - -4° | -13° | 26 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.9h |
| November | Poor | -14° - -10° | -21° | 18 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.9h |
| December | - | -20° - -15° | -28° | 14 mm | - | 95% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |