Airports / Alaska / MOS
Moses Point Airport.
Elim, Alaska · 14 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
2 ratings
0
Operators based
14
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Elim Airport (ELI), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Moses Point Airport (MOS) sits in Elim, Alaska, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 14 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MOS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Elim Airport (ELI, 7 nm), Golovin Airport (GLV, 26 nm), and Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA, 27 nm). With a single 3,000-foot unpaved runway, MOS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from MOS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Elim.
Run an FBO at MOS? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
MOS
IATA
MOS
FAA / Local
MOS
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
64.6941° N · 162.0607° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 14 ft, MOS sits lower than 93% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,000 ft
- 06/243,000 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,000 ft
MOS's 3,000 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmELIElim AirportElim
- 26nmGLVGolovin AirportGolovin
- 27nmKKAKoyuk Alfred Adams AirportKoyuk
- 29nmSKKShaktoolik AirportShaktoolik
- 35nmWMOWhite Mountain AirportWhite Mountain
- 58nmUNKUnalakleet AirportUnalakleet
Location
Open the full mapMOS · Moses Point Airport · Elim, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MOS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 390 nm | 1h 18m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,642 nm | 4h 13m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,115 nm | 5h 19m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,142 nm | 5h 23m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,224 nm | 5h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,389 nm | 5h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,408 nm | 6h 0m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,410 nm | 6h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MOS?
- Moses Point Airport's longest runway is 3,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MOS?
- Moses Point Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,000 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to MOS?
- The closest alternate is Elim Airport (ELI), about 7 nm away, followed by Golovin Airport (GLV) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MOS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 18m (390 nm), Seattle about 4h 13m (1,642 nm), Jackson Hole about 5h 19m (2,115 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.