Cape Newenham LRRS Airport — Cape Newenham, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (Cape Newenham) is EHM — its ICAO code is PAEH.
Distance & flight time from EHM
Cape Newenham LRRS Airport
EHM refers to Cape Newenham LRRS Airport, attached to a Long Range Radar Site operated in a remote part of southwestern Alaska near the Bering Sea coast. Built primarily to support Air Force radar and early-warning defense infrastructure, EHM sees minimal civilian traffic, instead serving maintenance crews, supply flights, and personnel rotations for the radar installation. The surrounding area is extremely isolated, populated mainly by wildlife including seabird colonies, with no significant nearby towns. Weather conditions along this stretch of Alaska's coast can be harsh and unpredictable, common challenges for LRRS sites scattered across the state. EHM exemplifies Alaska's network of defense-related airstrips built to sustain remote radar operations rather than passenger transport.
Runways at Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3945 ft (1202 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 124.2 MHz |
| FSS | KENAI RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 126.2 MHz |
Airports near Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (EHM)
- Platinum Airport (PTU) — 43.4 km (27.0 mi)
- Dillingham Airport (DLG) — 209.4 km (130.1 mi)
- Aleknagik / New Airport (WKK) — 209.8 km (130.4 mi)
- Bethel Airport (BET) — 237.6 km (147.6 mi)
- Port Heiden Airport (PTH) — 276.7 km (171.9 mi)
- Egegik Airport (EGX) — 277.8 km (172.6 mi)
- Mekoryuk Airport (MYU) — 305.1 km (189.6 mi)
- King Salmon Airport (AKN) — 312.9 km (194.4 mi)
EHM is a remote Alaska radar-site airstrip near Cape Newenham, not a public airport; it exists to support Air Force early-warning infrastructure rather than any civilian community.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport?
The IATA code for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport is EHM.
What is the ICAO code for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport?
The ICAO code for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport is PAEH. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.