Gambell Airport
GAM · PAGM · Gambell, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:40 PM
| Event | Local (GMT+12) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 01:23 AM | 13:23Z |
| Sunrise | 02:44 AM | 14:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 08:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:40 PM | 09:40Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 16RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 164° mag · 172° true
- Dimensions
- 4,500 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- ASPH-CONC
- Lights
- VASI (3°)
- CTAF
- 122.7
Enter the right downwind (heading 344°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 16
- Threshold elev
- 30 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Ant, 98 ft, 3,400 ft from threshold, 250 ft L of centerline — 32:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 37 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 30 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Gambell”Taxi & takeoff
“Gambell”Also
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 114.5/92X | GAM DME |
| 281.4 | GAMBELL RCAG (LOW/HIGH) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
ULL 117.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULL · Kukuliak | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | High | r268° / 33.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAGM / GAM
- Coordinates
- 63.7677, -171.7333
- Elevation
- 30 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- BETHEL
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3P · 125.9 · ☎ 907-560-7605
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NOME · 122.0 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Nome Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- GAM
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Airport phone
- LC 443-2291
- Activated
- 1950/03
- Distance from city
- 0 SW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT ODALS RWY 34; REIL RWY 16 & 34; VASI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL 16/34 - CTAF. on 122.7 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 16: VASI · 34: VASI + ODALS.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 6 notes
General
- RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
Runways
- SAFETY AREAS SOFT & LOOSE GRVL.
- 98 FT LGTD TWR 3400 FT FM APCH END.
Lighting
- ACTVT ODALS RWY 34; REIL RWY 16 & 34; VASI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL 16/34 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports
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About PAGM
Gambell Airport (GAM · PAGM) is an airport in Gambell, AK, at 30 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAGM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PAGM have a control tower?
No. Gambell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PAGM?
Gambell Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAGM?
Gambell Airport is in Gambell, AK, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 63.7677, -171.7333.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAGM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.