Drive time to Nome Airport (OME)

Nome Airport (OME / PAOM) is a medium-sized airport serving Nome, Alaska. It sits 37 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,176 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is EMK (Emmonak Airport), 123 miles south.

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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 OME

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

Reference

OME at a glance

IATA code
OME
ICAO code
PAOM
Serving
Nome, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
37 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,176 ft
Coordinates
64.5122, -165.4450
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 OME

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from OME, 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 OME, 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 →

Same state

Other airports in Alaska

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FAQ

Questions about driving to OME

How long does it take to drive to OME?

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 Nome Airport.

What is the airport code for Nome?

Nome Airport uses the IATA code OME and the ICAO code PAOM. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 37 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near OME?

Within 200 miles: EMK (123 mi), DRG (132 mi), UNK (146 mi), SVA (163 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 OME?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to OME. 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.