Nome Airport (OME) – Nome, Alaska, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Nome Airport (IATA: OME, ICAO: PANO), serving Nome and the Bering Strait region.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

Nome Airport features a single terminal building serving both commercial airline passengers and general aviation. Facilities include:

• Ticketing and check-in counters for Alaska Airlines and Ravn Alaska (seasonal).
• Waiting area with seating, restrooms, and vending machines.
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.
• Pilot lounge and flight planning area with weather briefing station.
• Small gift and convenience shop offering snacks, drinks, and local souvenirs.
• Public restrooms including ADA-accessible facilities.

✈️ Runway & Aircraft Services

• Runway 3/21: 6,400 ft × 150 ft, asphalt surface – accommodates regional jets and turboprops.
• Runway 12/30: 4,000 ft × 75 ft, gravel surface – used by smaller general aviation and bush aircraft.
• General Aviation Apron: Tie-down and ramp parking available; transient aircraft should coordinate parking with airport staff.
• Fuel Services: Avgas and Jet A available 24/7 via self-serve pumps; full-service fueling by request during staffed hours.
• Maintenance: Basic line maintenance and minor repairs provided by local FBO during operational hours.
• Deicing & Snow Removal: Seasonal deicing services and year-round snow removal ensure runway availability.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• Rental Cars & Taxis: Limited taxi service is available; local car rentals can be arranged through Nome-based providers—advance reservation recommended.
• Airport Shuttle: Local shuttle vans connect the airport with lodges and hotels—contact your accommodation in advance for scheduling.
• Bus Service: Nome Community Center’s “Nome Transit” provides limited bus routes between the airport and downtown—check schedule at nomealaska.org.
• Charter Boats & Bush Flights: Seasonal bush flights and charter boat services operate from nearby docks to surrounding villages—coordinate with local operators directly.

📞 Contact & Official Information

Nome Airport is owned by the State of Alaska DOT&PF – Northern Region and operated by the Nome Airport Department.

• Official Site: dot.alaska.gov/airporthome/ome.shtml
• Phone: +1 907-443-2380 (Airport Manager)
• Address: 701 Airport Way, Nome, AK 99762, USA