PAOM

VFR

NOME

NOME · ALASKA

Elev
40.6'
Longest RWY
6,176'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,140.6'
MSL · field 40.6' + 1,100 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF PAOM

Current METAR

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
-66 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
NOME
Pattern altitude
1,100 ft AGL · 1,141 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
  • 0700-1830

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 9 kt
RWY 21
211°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 211° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,141 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored31° / 211°6,176 ftASPHStandard L
10/2899° / 279°6,009 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
036,176'6,176'6,176'5,576'PAPI 4-box left(3°)37', road, 528' from thr, 336' R of cntrln, slope 8
215,576'5,576'5,576'5,576'PAPI 4-box left(3°)69', pole, 2150' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 28
106,009'6,009'6,009'6,009'PAPI 4-box left(3°)18', hill, 300' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 5
286,009'6,009'6,009'6,009'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR80', hill, 2500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 PAOM NOME in NOME, ALASKA, showing runways 03/21, 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 28
LD · CAT I
OME
108.7
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 28
PAOM · IAP
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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
100LLAA1+
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • AIRFIELD MAINT SVCS AVBL 0700 -1730; AFT HR - AMGR.
  • ANG: AVN OPERG FAC - ANG HNGR 907-387-1800. OPS 1700-0100Z; LTD MAINT & SVCS AVBL.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT SEP-OCT & MAY-JUN.
  • RWY 21 & 28 ARR MNTN TFC PAT ALT TIL FNL.
  • ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
  • 130 FT LGTD WIND TURBINE TWRS 4 NM NNW.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • TSA REG; SEE 49 CFR 1542. GATES & DOORS MUST BE SECURED H24. INFO - AMGR.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 28; REIL RWY 03 &10; PAPI RWY 03, 10, & 28; HIRL RWY 10/28; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 21 PAPI OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAVBL HRS VRB - AFT HR AMGR.

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21PCR VALUE: 719/F/A/X/T
  • 10/28PCR VALUE: 719/F/A/X/T
  • 03/2130 IN ABV GND.
  • 10/2830 IN ABV GND.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03APCH SLOPE 26:1 DUE TO 35 FT ROAD 1128 FT FM DTHR.
  • 21APCH SLOPE 34:1 DUE TO 69 FT POLE 1550 FT FM DTHR.
  • 21PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2 NM FM THR DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TRRN.

Arresting gear

  • 28_EMASENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 200 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 28

Other notes

  • ARFF SVC DURG ACR OPS ONLY; ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS PPR IN WRITING - AMGR PO BOX 1048 NOME AK 99762.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAOM

Answer card
ICAO
PAOM
Name
NOME
Location
NOME, ALASKA
Elevation
40.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,140.6 ft MSL (1,100 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 6,176 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Nome Airport sits in Nome, Alaska. Field elevation is 40.6 ft MSL. This is a two-runway field with the longest runway at 6,176 ft. The airport is non-towered, so traffic runs on CTAF 123.6. Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL, which is 1,140.6 ft MSL.

Runway 03/21 is 6,176 ft of asphalt. Runway 10/28 is 6,009 ft of asphalt. There is one ILS approach. It is for runway 28. That matters here because runway 28 also has MALSR lighting. PAPI is available for runways 03, 10 and 28. REIL is available for runways 03 and 10. Runway 21 has a PAPI that is operated continuously. The field is TSA regulated. Gates and doors must be secured at all times. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting is provided only during aircraft operations.

On the field, Bering Air carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. Crowley Aviation Fuels is also on the field with the same fuel grades. Nome is in a coastal Alaska environment, so weather and surface conditions can change fast. The airport also notes rising terrain on the runway 21 side, which can affect visual cues on final. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for any current operational limits before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PAOM Nome Airport?
Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL. That equals 1,140.6 ft MSL at Nome's 40.6 ft field elevation.
Is PAOM towered or non-towered?
PAOM is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.6 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at Nome Airport?
The longest runway is 03/21 at 6,176 ft. It is asphalt.
Does PAOM have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 28. That is the only ILS listed in the facts.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAOM?
Bering Air and Crowley Aviation Fuels are on the field. Both carry AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST.
What runway lighting should I expect at Nome?
Runway 10/28 has high-intensity lights. Runway 03/21 has medium-intensity lights on CTAF. MALSR is available for runway 28. PAPI is listed for 03, 10 and 28.
Are there any special operational restrictions at PAOM?
The airport is TSA regulated. Gates and doors must be secured 24 hours a day. Aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats need prior written permission from the airport manager.
Is runway 21 at Nome affected by terrain?
Yes. The published remarks say the PAPI on runway 21 is unusable beyond 2 NM from the threshold due to rapidly rising terrain. That is worth planning for on a visual approach.

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