Shishmaref

SHH · PASH · Shishmaref, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
14 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,997 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 10:14 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:41 AM15:41Z
Sunrise08:34 AM16:34Z
Sunset09:21 PM05:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
10:14 PM06:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:14 PM → 07:41 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:21 PM → 07:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 147°downwind 057°base 327°final 237°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
237° mag · 244° true
Dimensions
4,997 × 73 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 057°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
13 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Ant, 42 ft, 625 ft from threshold, 325 ft R of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
25 ft
TDZ elevation
13 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Shishmaref”
ASOS/AWOS
121.1

Taxi & takeoff

“Shishmaref”
CTAF
123.0

Also

Flight service
119.2 LOW 122.4
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
263.0KOTZEBUE RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PASH / SHH
Coordinates
66.2496, -166.0894
Elevation
14 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
NOME
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 121.1 · ☎ 907-217-1279
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
NOME · 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Nome Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
SHH
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
LC 443-2291
Activated
1988/02
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 & 23; ON CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: VASI · 23: VASI.

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
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
GEORGE KOST
PO BOX 1048, NOME, AK
907-443-2500
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • NW-SE PVLG WINDS.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT 1 MAY - 31 OCT.
  • HVY ACFT SINK IN RAMP BLACKTOP ON HOT DAYS.

Runways

  • MAX ACFT WGT; NO LMT WHEN FROZEN.
  • FADED.
  • FADED.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 & 23; ON CONSLY.
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About PASH

Shishmaref (SHH · PASH) is an airport in Shishmaref, AK, at 14 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,997 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PASH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PASH have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PASH?

Shishmaref has 1 runway; the longest is 4,997 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PASH?

Shishmaref is in Shishmaref, AK, at an elevation of 14 ft MSL. Coordinates: 66.2496, -166.0894.

More about PASH

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 PASH 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.

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