Nome Airport — Nome, United States

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Nome Airport in Nome uses the IATA code OME, with PAOM as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from OME

Nome Airport

OME is Nome Airport, a vital transportation hub serving Nome, Alaska, and the broader western Alaska region along the Bering Sea coast. Nome is famous as the finish line of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and OME sees increased traffic during that annual event each March. The airport functions as a regional distribution point, connecting numerous smaller Alaska Native villages in the region that lack road access entirely, making air travel through OME essential for mail, cargo, medical evacuations, and passenger service year-round. OME also has historical significance tied to the Nome Gold Rush era and Cold War-era defense infrastructure. Alaska Airlines and regional carriers operate scheduled service linking OME to Anchorage.

Runways at Nome Airport (OME)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03/216176 ft (1882 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
10/286009 ft (1832 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Nome Airport (OME)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS119.925 MHz
ATISATIS119.925 MHz
CNTRANCHORAGE CNTR133.3 MHz
CTAFCTAF123.6 MHz
FSSRDO122.45 MHz
MISCTWEB115 MHz

Airports near Nome Airport (OME)

OME is Nome Airport in Alaska, a key regional hub for villages with no road access and famous for hosting Iditarod race finish activities each March.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Nome Airport?

The IATA code for Nome Airport is OME.

What is the ICAO code for Nome Airport?

The ICAO code for Nome Airport is PAOM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.