Nome

OME · PAOM · Nome, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
41 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,176 ft 03/21
Runways
2
Mag var
6E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 10:06 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:44 AM15:44Z
Sunrise08:33 AM16:33Z
Sunset09:17 PM05:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:06 PM06:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:06 PM → 07:44 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:17 PM → 07:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 014°downwind 284°base 194°final 104°45° entry10212803

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
104° mag · 110° true
Dimensions
6,009 × 150 ft
TPA
1,141 ft MSL · 1,100 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.6

Enter the left downwind (heading 284°) on the 45° at 1,141 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
19 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Hill, 18 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 250 ft R of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
38 ft
TDZ elevation
19 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,009 / 6,009 / 6,009 / 6,009 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 150k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Nome”
ASOS/AWOS
119.925

Taxi & takeoff

“Nome”
CTAF
123.6

Also

Flight service
119.925 121.5 122.2 122.45 123.6 133.3 LOW
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
243.0NOME RCO · OME FSS
290.4NOME RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 28
RunwayILS
RWY 28ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (OME) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

OME 115.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OME · Nome VOR/DME 115.00 · 97X High r277° / 5.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PAOM / OME
Coordinates
64.5126, -165.4444
Elevation
41 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
NOME
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.925 · ☎ 907-443-4818
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
NOME · 119.925, 121.5, 122.2, 122.45, 123.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fairbanks Radio (OPN HRS NOME FSS CLSD.)
NOTAM facility
OME
Attendance
ALL 0700-1830
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
FAR 139 class
I B
Airport phone
LC 443-2291
Distance from city
2 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
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. on 123.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21: 4-light PAPI (left) · 10: 4-light PAPI (left) · 28: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (additive)
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
hangars
Other services
Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-443-2500
Manager
GEORGE KOST
BOX 1048, NOME, AK
907-443-2500
Remarks FAA · 17 notes

General

  • 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.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 719/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 719/F/A/X/T
  • APCH SLOPE 26:1 DUE TO 35 FT ROAD 1128 FT FM DTHR.
  • APCH SLOPE 34:1 DUE TO 69 FT POLE 1550 FT FM DTHR.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2 NM FM THR DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TRRN.

Lighting

  • 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.
  • 30 IN ABV GND.
  • 30 IN ABV GND.

Fuel

  • AVBL HRS VRB - AFT HR AMGR.
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About PAOM

Nome (OME · PAOM) is an airport in Nome, AK, at 41 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,176 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAOM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAOM have a control tower?

No. Nome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PAOM?

Nome has 2 runways; the longest is 6,176 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAOM?

Nome is in Nome, AK, at an elevation of 41 ft MSL. Coordinates: 64.5126, -165.4444.

More about PAOM

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