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Small airport

Big Mountain Airport

IATA BMXICAO PABMLocal 37AK🇺🇸 Big Mountain
Coordinates
59.3623°N, 155.2601°W
Elevation
663 ft (202 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
12° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:30
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
21:31
Civil dusk
22:15

About 14h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Big Mountain Airport

Big Mountain Air Force Station is a military use airstrip located near Big Mountain, in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airstrip was built to support the Big Mountain Radio Relay Station, an abandoned Air Force facility located 220 miles (350 km) southwest of Anchorage on the south shore of Iliamna Lake.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 254,200 ft / 1,280 m145 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Mountain Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Big Mountain Airport?

The ICAO code for Big Mountain Airport is PABM, and its IATA code is BMX.

Where is Big Mountain Airport located?

Big Mountain Airport is small airport located in Big Mountain, United States, at an elevation of 663 ft (202 m).

How many runways does Big Mountain Airport have?

Big Mountain Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,200 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Big Mountain Airport in?

Big Mountain Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Mountain Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Mountain Airport is approximately 12° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Mountain Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Mountain Airport is Kokhanok Airport (KNK), about 14.6 nm to the ene, followed by Igiugig Airport and Kulik Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Big Mountain Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.