Airports / Alaska / SHH
Shishmaref Airport.
Shishmaref, Alaska · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
12
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brevig Mission Airport (KTS).
Overview
Located in Shishmaref, Alaska, Shishmaref Airport (PASH / SHH) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 12 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SHH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Brevig Mission Airport (KTS, 56 nm), Teller Airport (TLA, 61 nm), and Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport (TNC, 61 nm). The field has a single 4,997-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from SHH are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as K09. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SHH to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PASH
IATA
SHH
FAA / Local
SHH
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
66.2496° N · 166.0891° 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
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 12 ft, SHH sits lower than 96% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,997 ft
- 05/234,997 ft × 73 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,997 ft
SHH's 4,997 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.
- 56nmKTSBrevig Mission AirportBrevig Mission
- 61nmTLATeller AirportTeller
- 61nmTNCTin City Long Range Radar Station AirportTin City
- 62nmWAAWales AirportWales
- 63nmKPCPort Clarence Coast Guard StationPort Clarence
- 76nmDIODiomede HeliportDiomede
Location
Open the full mapPASH · Shishmaref Airport · Shishmaref, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SHH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,767 nm | 4h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,230 nm | 5h 35m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,274 nm | 5h 41m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,344 nm | 5h 51m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,516 nm | 6h 15m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,523 nm | 6h 16m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,542 nm | 6h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SHH?
- Shishmaref Airport's longest paved runway is 4,997 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 SHH?
- Shishmaref Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,997 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SHH?
- The closest alternate is Brevig Mission Airport (KTS), about 56 nm away, followed by Teller Airport (TLA) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SHH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 37m (523 nm), Seattle about 4h 31m (1,767 nm), Jackson Hole about 5h 35m (2,230 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.