Gambell Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Gambell, United States. Its IATA code is GAM and its ICAO code is PAGM. The airport lies at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 4,500 ft (1,372 m) long. Local time follows the America/Nome time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GAM
- ICAO code
- PAGM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 27 ft (8 m)
- Coordinates
- 63.7677, -171.7333
- Time zone
- America/Nome
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,500 ft · 1,372 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gambell Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SVA Savoonga Airport | Savoonga, United States | 62 km · 39 mi |
| WAA Wales Airport | Wales, United States | 269 km · 167 mi |
| TNC Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport | Tin City, United States | 270 km · 168 mi |
| KTS Brevig Mission Airport | Brevig Mission, United States | 306 km · 190 mi |
| TLA Teller Airport | Teller, United States | 306 km · 190 mi |
| HPB Hooper Bay Airport | Hooper Bay, United States | 379 km · 235 mi |
| SHH Shishmaref Airport | Shishmaref, United States | 382 km · 237 mi |
| MYU Mekoryuk Airport | Mekoryuk, United States | 472 km · 293 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GAM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND Tokyo | 4,508 | 2,801 | 2,434 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,888 | 3,037 | 2,639 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,210 | 3,237 | 2,813 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,390 | 3,970 | 3,450 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,567 | 4,080 | 3,546 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,179 | 4,461 | 3,876 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,227 | 4,491 | 3,902 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,362 | 4,574 | 3,975 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,465 | 4,639 | 4,031 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,143 | 5,060 | 4,397 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,196 | 5,093 | 4,426 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,302 | 5,780 | 5,023 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,592 | 5,960 | 5,179 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,345 | 7,050 | 6,126 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,035 | 8,721 | 7,578 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,588 | 9,686 | 8,417 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.900 |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 132.200 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.700 |
| FSS | NOME RDO | 122.000 |
| MISC | TWEB | 36.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gambell Airport?
The IATA code of Gambell Airport is GAM and its ICAO code is PAGM.
Where is Gambell Airport located?
Gambell Airport is in Gambell, Alaska, United States, at 63.7677, -171.7333.
What time zone is Gambell Airport in?
Gambell Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Nome. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gambell Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 4,500 ft (1,372 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gambell Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Savoonga Airport (SVA), about 62 km (39 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.