Andersen Air Force Base — Yigo, Guam

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Searching for an airport code near Yigo? Andersen Air Force Base is identified as UAM (ICAO: PGUA).

Distance & flight time from UAM

Andersen Air Force Base

Andersen Air Force Base is a major United States military installation located on the northern part of Guam, a strategically vital American territory in the western Pacific Ocean. UAM serves exclusively military functions, supporting long-range bomber operations, refueling missions, and force projection capabilities central to United States defense posture across the Indo-Pacific region. The base has hosted various aircraft types over decades and plays a key role in regional deterrence strategy given Guam's proximity to East Asia. Unlike civilian airports, Andersen operates under military command with restricted access limited to authorized defense personnel and associated operations. Its scale and infrastructure reflect Guam's importance as a forward operating location for American Pacific military presence.

Runways at Andersen Air Force Base (UAM)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
06L/24R10558 ft (3218 m)200 ft (61 m)PEM
06R/24L11185 ft (3409 m)200 ft (61 m)PEM

Radio frequencies for Andersen Air Force Base (UAM)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DGUAM APP/DEP118.7 MHz
ACPAMC COMD POST128 MHz
ATISATIS118.175 MHz
GNDGND121.7 MHz
MISCGUAM CERAP118.7 MHz
OPS13AF AOC23.93 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.46 MHz
POST36 ABW COMD POST31.1 MHz
PTDPTD139.3 MHz
TWRTWR126.2 MHz

Airports near Andersen Air Force Base (UAM)

Andersen Air Force Base (UAM) is a key US military installation on Guam supporting Pacific defense operations. Read about IATA code UAM and its strategic role in American Indo-Pacific military strategy.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Andersen Air Force Base?

The IATA code for Andersen Air Force Base is UAM.

What is the ICAO code for Andersen Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for Andersen Air Force Base is PGUA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.