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Moses Point Airport

Elim, United States

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Moses Point Airport

Elim, United States
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Remote Alaska bush airport serving the Elim community.

Location
Elim, United States
Moses Point Airport is a small general aviation and bush service airport located near Elim, a Native Alaskan village on the southern shore of Norton Sound in western Alaska. Serving a remote community accessible primarily by air, the airport plays a vital role in connecting residents to regional hubs such as Nome for supplies, medical care, and travel. The airport operates on a gravel runway and handles light aircraft typical of Alaska bush flying. It serves as a lifeline for the approximately 300 residents of Elim, particularly during winter months when other transportation options are severely limited.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options are extremely limited, as Elim has no road connections to the broader Alaska highway system.
Airlines here
Regional bush carriers, including Bering Air, provide scheduled and charter service connecting Moses Point to Nome and surrounding villages.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is located on a gravel strip near the village of Elim on Norton Sound.
  • ›Elim is a primarily Inupiaq community with a population of roughly 300 people.
  • ›The airport is one of many remote bush airports in the Nome Census Area of Alaska.
  • ›IATA and ICAO codes are both listed as MOS, which is uncommon.
  • ›Air transport is essentially the only reliable year-round link for residents to outside services.
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A remote Alaskan gateway connecting coastal communities to the wider world

Moses Point Airport is a small general aviation facility serving the village of Elim, a predominantly Inupiaq community located on Norton Sound in western Alaska. The airport plays a vital role in the region's transportation network, as road connections to Elim are essentially nonexistent, making air travel the primary means of reaching the village. It supports subsistence lifestyles, emergency medical services, and cargo delivery for local residents.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A simple single-room facility providing basic shelter and minimal amenities for arriving and departing passengers.
Ground Transport
  • Local taxi or private vehicle pickup arranged in advance
  • ATV or snowmobile transport depending on season
  • Walking to nearby village center
Dining

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

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as capacity on small bush planes is very limited.
  • Weather conditions in western Alaska can change rapidly — expect potential delays and build flexibility into your travel plans.
  • Pack extra food, water, and warm clothing in case of unexpected weather-related layovers.
  • Coordinate ground transportation with your hosts or contacts in Elim before arrival, as no commercial services exist at the airport.

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Moses Point Airport
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Moses Point Airport is an airport located in Elim, a city in the Nome Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is privately owned by the Elim Native Corporation. Formerly, the field operated as Moses Point Army Airfield during World War II.

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