Savoonga Airport (PASA)
Medium airport · Savoonga, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Savoonga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASA |
| IATA | SVA |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 63°41'11" W 170°29'35" 63.68640, -170.49300 |
| Location | Savoonga, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,400 ft (1341 m) | 100 ft | GVL | Yes |
Savoonga Airport at a glance
Savoonga Airport is a medium airport in Savoonga, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SVA. The field elevation of 53 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASA 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 4,400 ft (1341 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 PASA 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 Savoonga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambell Airport | PAGM | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Provideniya Bay Airport | UHMD | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Port Clarence Coast Guard Station | PAPC | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 262 km (141 NM) |
| Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport | PACZ | 310 km (167 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Savoonga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 53 ft field elevation of Savoonga 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 Savoonga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Savoonga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Savoonga Airport is PASA, and its IATA code is SVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Savoonga Airport above sea level?
Savoonga Airport sits at an elevation of 53 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Savoonga Airport located?
The airport lies at 63.6864, -170.4930 — in Savoonga, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gambell Airport, about 62 km away.
Does PASA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASA 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 Savoonga Airport?
Savoonga Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,400 ft (1341 m) with a GVL surface.