94Z

VFR

NOME CITY FLD

NOME · ALASKA

Elev
69'
Longest RWY
1,950'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 94Z NOME CITY FLD showing runway layout — runways 03/21
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 94Z
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
669'
MSL · field 69' + 600 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 94Z

94Z does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAOM (NOME) · 1.4 NM away. Conditions at 94Z may differ.

METAR · PAOM

Observed 06:53Z

PAOM 270653Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM FEW090 13/09 A2982
Wind
190° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
-30 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM N
VFR sectional
NOME
Pattern altitude
600 ft AGL · 669 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
OME (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE KOST
Address
BOX 1048, NOME AK 99762

Flight service · Hours

FSS OME
NOMELC 443-22911-800-478-8400
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 9 kt
RWY 21
206°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 206° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 669 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored26° / 206°1,950 ftGRVL03 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0315', road, 0' from thr, 91' R of cntrln, slope 0
2115', road, 0' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 94Z NOME CITY FLD in NOME, ALASKA, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
94Z · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NO WINTER MAINTENANCE OR SNOW REMOVAL; RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • REMAIN NORTH OF FINAL FOR RY 28 AT NOME ARPT.
  • RECOMMEND LANDING RY 21 & DEPARTING RY 03 TO AVOID LARGE AIRCRAFT TRANSISTIONING TO NOME. CTAF USE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03RY 03/21 NSTD MKGS; MKD WITH CONES AND THLD PANELS.

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • TPA 600 FT AGL UNTIL CLEAR OF NOME ARPT TFC PATTERN. TPA AT NOME ARPT 1100 FT AGL.
  • 03/216 INCH DEEP RECYCLED ASPAHLT CHUNKS UP TO 4" DIAMETER.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 94Z

Answer card
ICAO
94Z
Name
NOME CITY FLD
Location
NOME, ALASKA
Elevation
69 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
669 ft MSL (600 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 1,950 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Nome City Fld sits in Nome, Alaska at 69 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 03/21 at 1,950 ft on gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That is 669 ft MSL. The Chart Supplement also notes 1,100 ft AGL for traffic pattern use at Nome airport. Use the current published guidance before you fly the pattern. The field is established prior to 1959. The runway surface is unusual. It is made of recycled asphalt chunks. The runway is marked with cones and threshold panels. There is no winter maintenance or snow removal. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended.

For arrivals and departures, the published remarks recommend landing runway 21. They recommend departing runway 03 to avoid large aircraft transitioning to Nome. Pilots should stay north of final for runway 28 at Nome airport. There are no on-field FBOs listed here. Verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. This is a small, non-towered field in coastal Alaska, so expect to plan conservatively for surface condition, traffic awareness and local procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 94Z Nome City Fld?
The published pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That is 669 ft MSL. The remarks also note 1,100 ft AGL for traffic pattern use at Nome airport, so confirm current guidance before flying the pattern.
Does Nome City Fld have a control tower?
No. 94Z is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.6 and make standard position reports.
Is there an ILS at 94Z Nome City Fld?
No ILS approaches are published for 94Z. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the longest runway at Nome City Fld?
There is one runway. Runway 03/21 is 1,950 ft long and it is gravel.
What runway should I use at Nome City Fld?
The published remark recommends landing runway 21 and departing runway 03 to avoid large aircraft transitioning to Nome. Use the CTAF and keep the pattern tight and predictable.
Is there winter maintenance or snow removal at 94Z?
No winter maintenance or snow removal is provided. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Which FBOs are on the field at Nome City Fld?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 123.6 for current FBO availability.
Are there any special runway surface notes for 94Z?
Yes. The runway has nonstandard markings with cones and threshold panels. The surface is described as 6 inch deep recycled asphalt chunks up to 4 inches in diameter, so plan for a rough gravel surface.

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