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Gambell Airport.
Gambell, Alaska · 27 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
27
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Savoonga Airport (SVA).
Overview
Gambell Airport (PAGM / GAM) sits in Gambell, Alaska, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 27 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GAM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Savoonga Airport (SVA, 33 nm), Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS, 54 nm), and Diomede Heliport (DIO, 139 nm). The field has a single 4,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from GAM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GAM to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PAGM
IATA
GAM
FAA / Local
GAM
Elevation
27 ft
Coordinates
63.7677° N · 171.7333° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 27 ft, GAM sits lower than 79% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,500 ft
- 16/344,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,500 ft
GAM's 4,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- 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.
- 33nmSVASavoonga AirportSavoonga
- 54nmPVSProvideniya Bay AirportChukotka
- 139nmDIODiomede HeliportDiomede
- 145nmWAAWales AirportWales
- 146nmTNCTin City Long Range Radar Station AirportTin City
- 154nmKPCPort Clarence Coast Guard StationPort Clarence
Location
Open the full mapPAGM · Gambell Airport · Gambell, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GAM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,874 nm | 4h 45m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,350 nm | 5h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,359 nm | 5h 53m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,462 nm | 6h 8m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 2,609 nm | 6h 28m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,613 nm | 6h 29m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,623 nm | 6h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GAM?
- Gambell Airport's longest paved runway is 4,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. 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 GAM?
- Gambell Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GAM?
- The closest alternate is Savoonga Airport (SVA), about 33 nm away, followed by Provideniya Bay Airport (PVS) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GAM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 51m (620 nm), Seattle about 4h 45m (1,874 nm), San Francisco about 5h 52m (2,350 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.