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Elim Airport

IATA ELIICAO PFELLocal ELI🇺🇸 Elim
Coordinates
64.6147°N, 162.2720°W
Elevation
162 ft (49 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
04:56
Sunset
00:55

About 20h 0m 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 Elim Airport

Elim Airport

Elim Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) southwest of the central business district of Elim, a city in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PFEL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,401 ft / 1,037 m60 ftGrvl-gUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Obstacle departure procedures (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Elim Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Elim Airport?

The ICAO code for Elim Airport is PFEL, and its IATA code is ELI.

Where is Elim Airport located?

Elim Airport is small airport located in Elim, United States, at an elevation of 162 ft (49 m).

How many runways does Elim Airport have?

Elim Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,401 ft / 1,037 m.

Which airlines fly to Elim Airport?

Airlines historically serving Elim Airport include Bering Air, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Elim Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Elim Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Elim Airport in?

Elim Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Elim Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Elim Airport is approximately 8.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Elim Airport?

The nearest airport to Elim Airport is Moses Point Airport (MOS), about 7.2 nm to the ne, followed by Golovin Airport and White Mountain Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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