# Nome Airport (OME)

> Nome, US · 2 NM W of city center

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## Facts

- **IATA**: OME
- **ICAO**: PAOM
- **Timezone**: America/Nome
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 1
- **Official site**: https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/nomeairport

## Overview

Nome Airport (IATA: OME, ICAO: PAOM) is a state-owned public-use airport serving the remote coastal city of Nome on Alaska's Seward Peninsula, along the Bering Sea. Located about two nautical miles west of downtown, it functions as a primary aviation gateway for western Alaska, linking Nome with Anchorage and numerous smaller villages scattered across the region's roadless tundra and coastal communities.[4][5] The airport is operated by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and is critical for year-round passenger travel, medical evacuations, cargo, and mail delivery where overland routes are limited or seasonal.

Historically, Nome grew out of the early 20th‑century gold rush era, and today the airport continues that legacy as a logistical hub for mining activity, government operations, and indigenous communities across the Seward Peninsula.[5] Regular scheduled service connects Nome to Anchorage and many nearby communities, with regional carriers operating smaller aircraft alongside Alaska Airlines' mainline jets, enabled by the airport’s two paved runways that can accommodate medium‑haul aircraft such as the Boeing 737.[1][5] Nome Airport is also a focal point during events like the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing visitors, support crews, and media to one of Alaska’s most iconic frontier towns.[5]

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — 3 gates · Alaska Airlines, Bering Air, Ravn Alaska, Grant Aviation
  A single small terminal handles all commercial passenger operations for Nome and surrounding communities.

## Parking (1)

- **Public Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal

## Ground transport (4)

- **Hotel and Lodge Pickups** — Shuttle · 5–15 minutes depending on property · Often included for guests or modest extra fee · By reservation with participating properties
- **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-10 min to downtown hotels · Coordinated with hotel and flight schedules
  Several Nome hotels offer complimentary or pre-arranged shuttles that meet incoming flights; passengers should confirm availability and pickup times with their hotel in advance.
- **Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 5-10 min to downtown Nome · On demand
  Taxis generally wait outside the terminal when flights arrive; advance phone booking is recommended in winter or off-peak hours.
- **Local Taxi Services** — Taxi · 5–10 minutes to downtown · Varies by company and time of day · On demand; call-ahead recommended in winter or evenings

## Insider tips

- _Weather_: Nome’s coastal Bering Sea location means frequent fog, snow, and strong winds, especially in fall and winter, so build extra time into your itinerary and monitor flight status closely during stormy periods.
- _Connections_: Most long-distance trips route via Anchorage, so when booking from the Lower 48 or abroad, allow generous connection times in Anchorage in case weather in western Alaska causes delays into or out of Nome.
- _Local_: The airport is only a short drive from downtown Nome; many accommodations can help arrange local taxis or prearranged pickups, so confirm ground transport with your hotel before arrival, especially for late-night or winter flights.