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Elim Airport

Elim, United States

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Elim Airport

Elim, United States
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PFEL
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162 ft
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Remote Alaska gateway serving the Elim Native community.

Location
Elim, United States
Elim Airport (IATA: ELI, ICAO: PFEL) is a small general aviation facility located in Elim, a village on the north shore of Norton Bay on the Seward Peninsula in western Alaska, United States. The airport serves as a critical lifeline for this remote Inupiaq community, providing one of the only practical means of transportation to and from the outside world. The airport features a single gravel runway and is operated primarily to support essential air service, mail delivery, and cargo operations for the village. It is classified as a rural airport within Alaska's extensive bush aviation network and is eligible for Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidies that help maintain connectivity for isolated communities. Given Elim's remote location and lack of road connections to any highway system, the airport is indispensable for medical evacuations, supply deliveries, and passenger travel. Small regional carriers operating in western Alaska provide scheduled service.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger handling is minimal and typical of remote Alaskan bush airports.
Getting to & from
There is no formal ground transportation infrastructure; the village of Elim is accessible primarily on foot or by local vehicle from the airport.
Airlines here
Bering Air is among the small regional carriers providing scheduled and charter service to Elim Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Elim has a single gravel runway suitable for small aircraft.
  • ›The airport serves an Inupiaq community with no road connections to Alaska's highway system.
  • ›It is part of Alaska's Essential Air Service network supporting remote villages.
  • ›Medical evacuation flights are a critical use of this airport.
  • ›The village of Elim has a population of approximately 300–400 residents.
Wikipedia
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A remote Alaskan gateway connecting Elim to the wider world

Elim Airport serves the small Native Alaskan community of Elim, situated on the southern shore of Norton Sound in western Alaska. As a rural essential air service airport, it plays a critical role in providing the only reliable year-round transportation link for this isolated village. The airport supports mail delivery, medical evacuations, and supply flights that are vital to community life.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small, basic single-room facility serving the minimal passenger and cargo needs of this remote bush airport.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle pickup by locals or family
  • All-terrain vehicle (ATV) transport within the village
Dining

There are no dining facilities at Elim Airport itself. Visitors should plan to bring their own food and supplies, as commercial dining options within the village of Elim are extremely limited or nonexistent.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights are operated by small bush carriers; always confirm your booking well in advance as schedules can change with weather.
  • Weather conditions in Norton Sound can cause significant flight delays — build extra time into any travel plans.
  • Pack all essential supplies including food, medications, and cold-weather gear, as the village has very limited retail availability.
  • Contact the local tribal council or community office in advance if you need assistance or accommodation arrangements.

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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Era Alaska
7H
Bering Air
8E

Routes

ELI → GLV8E · PA2
ELI → KKA7H · PAG
ELI → OME7H · PAG
ELI → KKA8E · CNC
ELI → OME8E · CNC
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Elim Airport
Encyclopaedia

Elim Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) southwest of the central business district of Elim, a city in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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