Ambler Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Ambler, United States. Its IATA code is ABL and its ICAO code is PAFM. The airport lies at an elevation of 334 ft (102 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 4,000 ft (1,219 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ABL
- ICAO code
- PAFM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 334 ft (102 m)
- Coordinates
- 67.1055, -157.8553
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,000 ft · 1,219 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Gravel | Yes |
| 10/28 | 2,400 ft · 732 m | 60 ft · 18 m | Gravel | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ambler Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SHG Shungnak Airport | Shungnak, United States | 39 km · 24 mi |
| OBU Kobuk Airport | Kobuk, United States | 47 km · 29 mi |
| WLK Selawik Airport | Selawik, United States | 109 km · 68 mi |
| HSL Huslia Airport | Huslia, United States | 170 km · 106 mi |
| HUS Hughes Airport | Hughes, United States | 198 km · 123 mi |
| KYU Koyukuk Airport | Koyukuk, United States | 248 km · 154 mi |
| NUL Nulato Airport | Nulato, United States | 264 km · 164 mi |
| GAL Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport | Galena, United States | 267 km · 166 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ABL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,472 | 2,779 | 2,415 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,222 | 3,245 | 2,820 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,662 | 3,518 | 3,057 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,778 | 3,590 | 3,120 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,886 | 3,658 | 3,178 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,694 | 4,160 | 3,615 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,696 | 4,161 | 3,616 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,940 | 4,313 | 3,748 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,999 | 4,349 | 3,779 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,951 | 4,940 | 4,293 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,436 | 5,242 | 4,555 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,378 | 5,827 | 5,064 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,221 | 6,351 | 5,519 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,024 | 7,471 | 6,492 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,318 | 8,275 | 7,191 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,441 | 9,594 | 8,337 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 132.100 |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 119.200 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.700 |
| FSS | KOTEZBUE RDO | 122.000 |
| MISC | TWEB | 40.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ambler Airport?
The IATA code of Ambler Airport is ABL and its ICAO code is PAFM.
Where is Ambler Airport located?
Ambler Airport is in Ambler, Alaska, United States, at 67.1055, -157.8553.
What time zone is Ambler Airport in?
Ambler Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ambler Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 4,000 ft (1,219 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ambler Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Shungnak Airport (SHG), about 39 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.