Nome Airport (PAOM)
Medium airport · Nome, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAOM |
| IATA | OME |
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 64°30'44" W 165°26'42" 64.51220, -165.44501 |
| Location | Nome, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,176 ft (1882 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,009 ft (1832 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nome Airport at a glance
Nome Airport is a medium airport in Nome, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as OME. The field elevation of 37 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAOM 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 — 03/21 — offers 6,176 ft (1882 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAOM 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 Nome Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port Clarence Coast Guard Station | PAPC | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Emmonak Airport | PAEM | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Deering Airport | PADE | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Unalakleet Airport | PAUN | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Savoonga Airport | PASA | 262 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nome Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 37 ft field elevation of Nome 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 Nome Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nome Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nome Airport is PAOM, and its IATA code is OME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nome Airport above sea level?
Nome Airport sits at an elevation of 37 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nome Airport located?
The airport lies at 64.5122, -165.4450 — in Nome, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port Clarence Coast Guard Station, about 106 km away.
Does PAOM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAOM 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 Nome Airport?
Nome Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,176 ft (1882 m) with a ASP surface.