Mekoryuk Airport (PAMY)
Medium airport · Mekoryuk, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mekoryuk Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAMY |
| IATA | MYU |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°22'20" W 166°16'11" 60.37234, -166.26975 |
| Location | Mekoryuk, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,070 ft (936 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Mekoryuk Airport at a glance
Mekoryuk Airport is a medium airport in Mekoryuk, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as MYU. The field elevation of 48 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAMY 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, 05/23, offers 3,070 ft (936 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAMY 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 Mekoryuk Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport | PACZ | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Bethel Airport | PABE | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Emmonak Airport | PAEM | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Platinum Airport | PAPM | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 305 km (165 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mekoryuk Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 48 ft field elevation of Mekoryuk 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 Mekoryuk Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mekoryuk Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mekoryuk Airport is PAMY, and its IATA code is MYU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mekoryuk Airport above sea level?
Mekoryuk Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mekoryuk Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.3723, -166.2698 — in Mekoryuk, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport, about 157 km away.
Does PAMY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAMY 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 Mekoryuk Airport?
Mekoryuk Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,070 ft (936 m) with a GVL surface.