Homer Airport (PAHO)
Medium airport · Homer, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Homer Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAHO |
| IATA | HOM |
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°38'40" W 151°28'45" 59.64446, -151.47923 |
| Location | Homer, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,701 ft (2042 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Homer Airport at a glance
Homer Airport is a medium airport in Homer, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as HOM. The field elevation of 84 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAHO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 6,701 ft (2042 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAHO 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 Homer Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soldotna Airport | PASX | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Kenai Municipal Airport | PAEN | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Seward Airport | PAWD | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Iliamna Airport | PAIL | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Homer Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 84 ft field elevation of Homer 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 Homer Airport
What is the ICAO code of Homer Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Homer Airport is PAHO, and its IATA code is HOM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Homer Airport above sea level?
Homer Airport sits at an elevation of 84 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Homer Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.6445, -151.4792 — in Homer, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soldotna Airport, about 96 km away.
Does PAHO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAHO 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 Homer Airport?
Homer Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,701 ft (2042 m) with a ASP surface.