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Small airport

Salmon Lake Airport

ICAO Z81🇺🇸 Salmon Lake
Coordinates
64.9092°N, 165.0130°W
Elevation
490 ft (149 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
7.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
05:08
Sunset
01:05

About 19h 57m 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 Salmon Lake Airport

Salmon Lake Airport is a small airport in Salmon Lake, United States. It sits at an elevation of 490 ft (149 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Engstrom Field (Z47), about 15.6 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 332,000 ft / 610 m55 ftGravel-pUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Engstrom FieldZ47
15.6 nm SSW (208°)
Solomon State FieldSOL
25.5 nm SE (145°)
Nome City Field94Z
25.7 nm SSW (203°)
Nome AirportOME
26.3 nm SSW (205°)
Feather River Airport3Z1
28.9 nm W (261°)
Quartz Creek /Kougarok/ Airport5QC
31.2 nm NNE (17°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Salmon Lake Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salmon Lake Airport located?

Salmon Lake Airport is small airport located in Salmon Lake, United States, at an elevation of 490 ft (149 m).

How many runways does Salmon Lake Airport have?

Salmon Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Salmon Lake Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Salmon Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Salmon Lake Airport is approximately 7.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Salmon Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Salmon Lake Airport is Engstrom Field (Z47), about 15.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Solomon State Field and Nome City Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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