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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Before you fly into PAOM
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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAOM

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

PAOM 140653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN047 OVC060 06/02 A2961
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-645 ft
Ceiling
4,700 ft AGL
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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Calm
RWY 03
031°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 031° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,141 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/2131° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • The airport is TSA regulated; see 49 CFR 1542. Gates and doors must be secured 24 hours a day. For information contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Airport sand has larger gradation than FAA recommended. See AC150/5200-30.Show FAA
  • Runway 21 and 28 arrival maintain traffic pattern altitude until final.Show FAA
  • There are 130 foot lighted wind turbine towers 4 nautical miles north northwest.Show FAA
  • ANG aviation operating facility is located at ANG hangar. Phone 907-387-1800. Operations are 1700 to 0100 Zulu. Limited maintenance and services available.Show FAA
  • Airfield maintenance services are available from 0700 to 1730; after hours contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Birds are in the vicinity of the airport in September through October and May through June.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated for runway 28. REIL is available for runways 03 and 10. PAPI is available for runways 03, 10, and 28. High intensity runway lights are available for runway 10/28. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 03/21 on CTAF. PAPI for runway 21 is operated continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available hours variable after hour airport manager.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Pavement classification rating value is 719/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 03/21Pavement classification rating value is 719/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 03/21Runway lights are 30 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway lights are 30 feet above ground level.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21The approach slope is 34 to 1 due to a 69-foot pole located 1550 feet from the departure end of runway 21.Show FAA
  • 03Approach slope is 26 to 1 due to a 35 foot road 1128 feet from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 21PAPI is unusable beyond 2 nautical miles from the threshold due to rapidly rising terrain.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 28_EMASEngineered material arresting system 200 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the displaced end of runway 28.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting service is provided during aircraft operations only. Aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats require prior permission in writing from the airport manager at PO Box 1048 Nome AK 99762.Show FAA

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
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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PAOM Nome Airport | Nome, Alaska