Originally Posted by
UAPremierExec
I've noticed that only "true" Alaskan locals in ANC will announce the flights to Utqiagvik vs Barrow. Most just don't know any better, and the fact the IATA 3 letter code is BRW will just trigger automatic "Barrow" in ones brain.
Just like Dutch Harbor, which is technically Unalaska. But the 3 letter code is DUT.
Fair point, but with Dutch Harbor, the airport is actually on Amaknak Island and Unalaska is everything across the Captains Bay Bridge. I still use Dutch Harbor and Unalaska interchangeably, but I try to use Utqiagvik unless I'm referring specifically to the Barrow Townsite. You are correct though, probably the only people that pay attention to this are well-traveled Alaskans. If the locals or Inupiat aren't complaining, I have no reason to. It was just an observation I found to be interesting.