Ambler Airport (PAFM)
Medium airport · Ambler, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ambler Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAFM |
| IATA | ABL |
| Elevation | 334 ft (102 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 67°6'20" W 157°51'19" 67.10553, -157.85534 |
| Location | Ambler, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
| 10/28 | 2,400 ft (732 m) | 60 ft | GVL | Yes |
Ambler Airport at a glance
Ambler Airport is a medium airport in Ambler, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ABL. The field elevation of 334 ft (102 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAFM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAFM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ambler Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Baker Memorial Airport | PAIK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Huslia Airport | PAHL | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | PAOT | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Indian Mountain LRRS Airport | PAIM | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Deering Airport | PADE | 246 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ambler Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 334 ft field elevation of Ambler Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ambler Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ambler Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ambler Airport is PAFM, and its IATA code is ABL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ambler Airport above sea level?
Ambler Airport sits at an elevation of 334 feet (102 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ambler Airport located?
The airport lies at 67.1055, -157.8553 — in Ambler, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bob Baker Memorial Airport, about 113 km away.
Does PAFM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAFM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ambler Airport?
Ambler Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a GVL surface.