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Russian Mission Airport

IATA RSHICAO PARSLocal RSH🇺🇸 Russian Mission
Coordinates
61.7751°N, 161.3195°W
Elevation
51 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:48
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
00:12
Civil dusk
01:56

About 18h 40m 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 Russian Mission Airport

Russian Mission Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Russian Mission, a city in the Kusilvak Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PARS

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,600 ft / 1,097 m100 ftGravel-gUnlitOpen
18W / 36W3,000 ft / 914 m500 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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)

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 Russian Mission Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Russian Mission Airport?

The ICAO code for Russian Mission Airport is PARS, and its IATA code is RSH.

Where is Russian Mission Airport located?

Russian Mission Airport is small airport located in Russian Mission, United States, at an elevation of 51 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Russian Mission Airport have?

Russian Mission Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,600 ft / 1,097 m.

Which airlines fly to Russian Mission Airport?

Airlines historically serving Russian Mission Airport include Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Russian Mission Airport?

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

What time zone is Russian Mission Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Russian Mission Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Russian Mission Airport is approximately 9.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Russian Mission Airport?

The nearest airport to Russian Mission Airport is Kako Airport (9AK2), about 8.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Marshall Don Hunter Sr Airport and Kalskag Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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