Drive time to Ambler Airport (ABL)

Ambler Airport (ABL / PAFM) is a medium-sized airport serving Ambler, Alaska. It sits 334 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is IAN (Bob Baker Memorial Airport), 70 miles west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near ABL

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

ABL at a glance

IATA code
ABL
ICAO code
PAFM
FAA code
AFM
Serving
Ambler, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
334 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
4,000 ft
Coordinates
67.1055, -157.8553
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from ABL

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from ABL, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like ABL, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to ABL

How long does it take to drive to ABL?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Ambler Airport.

What is the airport code for Ambler?

Ambler Airport uses the IATA code ABL and the ICAO code PAFM. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 334 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near ABL?

Within 200 miles: IAN (70 mi), HSL (106 mi), OTZ (129 mi), UTO (138 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from ABL?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to ABL. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.