Savoonga Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 14h 44m 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 Savoonga Airport
Savoonga Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) south of the central business district of Savoonga, a city in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. Savoonga is located on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Savoonga Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: PATC.
Live weather
PATCNOTAMs
PATCReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 4,400 ft / 1,341 m | 100 ft | Gvl | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 121.300 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.700 MHz |
| FSS | NOME RDO | 122.300 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (3)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: NNE (from about 22.5°), on 40% of observations, averaging 22 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23% | -3,581 ft | |
| Feb | 19% | -3,804 ft | |
| Mar | 19% | -3,067 ft | |
| Apr | 26% | -2,727 ft | |
| May | 21% | -1,869 ft | |
| Jun | 29% | -1,314 ft | |
| Jul | 20% | -666 ft | |
| Aug | 19% | -686 ft | |
| Sep | 28% | -833 ft | |
| Oct | 36% | -1,460 ft | |
| Nov | 30% | -1,928 ft | |
| Dec | 21% | -2,906 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-3,804–-666 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 72 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 46 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Savoonga Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Savoonga Airport?
The ICAO code for Savoonga Airport is PASA, and its IATA code is SVA.
Where is Savoonga Airport located?
Savoonga Airport is medium airport located in Savoonga, United States, at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m).
How many runways does Savoonga Airport have?
Savoonga Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,400 ft / 1,341 m.
Which airlines fly to Savoonga Airport?
Airlines historically serving Savoonga Airport include Bering Air, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Savoonga Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Savoonga Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Savoonga Airport in?
Savoonga Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Savoonga Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Savoonga Airport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Savoonga Airport?
The nearest airport to Savoonga Airport is Gambell Airport (GAM), about 33.3 nm to the w.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Savoonga Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.