Elim Airport
Elim Airport is a small airport serving Elim in the United States, providing an essential local air link for travelers heading to this western Alaska community. Identified by IATA code ELI and ICAO code PFEL, the airport is compact and straightforward, which can make arrival and departure feel much simpler than at larger regional hubs. Sitting at an elevation of 162 feet (49 m), it is a practical gateway for visitors, residents, and anyone connecting onward to a more remote destination.
About Elim Airport
Elim Airport is a small airport serving Elim in the United States, providing an essential local air link for travelers heading to this western Alaska community. Identified by IATA code ELI and ICAO code PFEL, the airport is compact and straightforward, which can make arrival and departure feel much simpler than at larger regional hubs. Sitting at an elevation of 162 feet (49 m), it is a practical gateway for visitors, residents, and anyone connecting onward to a more remote destination.
Overview
Elim Airport is a small airport serving Elim in the United States, providing an essential local air link for travelers heading to this western Alaska community. Identified by IATA code ELI and ICAO code PFEL, the airport is compact and straightforward, which can make arrival and departure feel much simpler than at larger regional hubs. Sitting at an elevation of 162 feet (49 m), it is a practical gateway for visitors, residents, and anyone connecting onward to a more remote destination.
What travelers should know
- Airport codes: ELI (IATA) and PFEL (ICAO)
- Airport type: small airport serving Elim, United States
- Elevation: 162 feet (49 m) above sea level
- Runway: 01/19, 3,401 feet long, with a gravel surface
- Time zone: America/Nome
Facilities and flying conditions
Because Elim Airport is a small community airport, travelers should expect a more basic setup than they would find at a large city airport, with the focus firmly on local access rather than extensive amenities. The single runway, 01/19, measures 3,401 feet and has a gravel surface, a detail worth noting for anyone interested in the airport’s operating environment or planning a trip with tight schedules and weather awareness in mind. For practical planning, remember that local time follows the America/Nome time zone, which is especially helpful when coordinating pickups, onward travel, or check-in times.
Routes
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FAQ
Elim Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Elim Airport is located in Elim, United States (North America), at coordinates 64.610°, -162.270°.
- Its IATA code is ELI and its ICAO code is PFEL.
- Elim Airport serves Elim, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Elim Airport operates on America/Nome local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Elim Airport sits at latitude 64.610° and longitude -162.270°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ELI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ELI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ELI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Elim Moses Point, Elim, Alaska, 99739, United States, the phone number is +1 907-624-3261, the official website is https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=eli. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.