Savoonga Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Savoonga Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Alaska DOT&PF - Northern Region | ||||||||||
| Serves | Savoonga, Alaska | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 53 ft / 16 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 63°41′11″N 170°29′33″W / 63.68639°N 170.49250°W | ||||||||||
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Source: Federal Aviation Administration
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Savoonga Airport is a public airport in Alaska. It is located about 2 nautical miles (4 km) south of Savoonga. Savoonga is a city in the Nome Census Area. This area is part of the U.S. state of Alaska. The airport is found on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.
What is Savoonga Airport?
Savoonga Airport is a place where airplanes can land and take off. It is owned by the state of Alaska. Being a "public-use" airport means it is open for anyone to use. This includes private planes and commercial flights. It helps people travel to and from Savoonga.
Airport Features
The airport covers a large area, about 834 acres (338 hectares). It sits 53 feet (16 meters) above sea level. This is how high it is compared to the ocean.
The airport has one main runway. A runway is the long, flat path where planes land and take off. This runway is called 5/23. It is 4,400 feet (1,341 meters) long and 100 feet (30 meters) wide. The surface of the runway is made of gravel.
Airlines and Destinations
Several airlines fly to and from Savoonga Airport. These airlines connect Savoonga to other places. Currently, Bering Air offers flights from this airport.
You can fly from Savoonga to these places:
- Gambell
- Nome
These flights help people travel for many reasons. They connect the island community to larger towns.
