Golovin Airport
Golovin Airport is a small local airport serving Golovin in the United States, giving this coastal community an important air link in a part of Alaska where travel can depend heavily on weather, distance, and seasonal conditions. Identified by IATA code GLV and ICAO code PAGL, the airport sits at a low elevation of 59 feet (18 m), which places it close to the surrounding landscape and makes it a practical gateway for residents, essential services, and visitors heading to or from the region.
About Golovin Airport
Golovin Airport is a small local airport serving Golovin in the United States, giving this coastal community an important air link in a part of Alaska where travel can depend heavily on weather, distance, and seasonal conditions. Identified by IATA code GLV and ICAO code PAGL, the airport sits at a low elevation of 59 feet (18 m), which places it close to the surrounding landscape and makes it a practical gateway for residents, essential services, and visitors heading to or from the region.
Overview
Golovin Airport is a small local airport serving Golovin in the United States, giving this coastal community an important air link in a part of Alaska where travel can depend heavily on weather, distance, and seasonal conditions. Identified by IATA code GLV and ICAO code PAGL, the airport sits at a low elevation of 59 feet (18 m), which places it close to the surrounding landscape and makes it a practical gateway for residents, essential services, and visitors heading to or from the region.
Airfield details
- Airport codes: GLV (IATA) and PAGL (ICAO)
- Airport type: small airport serving Golovin
- Elevation: 59 ft (18 m)
- Runway: 03/21, 4,000 ft long
- Surface and lighting: gravel-g runway, lighted for added operational support
What travellers should know
For passengers, Golovin Airport is best understood as a straightforward regional airfield rather than a large terminal experience, so planning ahead matters. The single runway, 03/21, is gravel and lighted, which reflects the practical operating environment of remote Alaska and can affect the kinds of aircraft and services available. Travellers should expect a functional arrival and departure point, allow extra flexibility in their schedule, and confirm flight details carefully, especially when conditions may change quickly.
Local timing and trip planning
The airport operates in the America/Nome time zone, an important detail when coordinating flights, pickups, onward travel, or connections with communities elsewhere in Alaska. Because Golovin Airport primarily serves local access needs, visitors benefit from treating it as part of a wider regional journey: check times closely, keep essentials with you, and prepare for a travel experience centered on reliability and access rather than extensive on-site amenities.
Routes
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FAQ
Golovin 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
- Golovin Airport is located in Golovin, United States (North America), at coordinates 64.540°, -163.040°.
- Its IATA code is GLV and its ICAO code is PAGL.
- Golovin Airport serves Golovin, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Golovin 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.
- Golovin Airport sits at latitude 64.540° and longitude -163.040°. 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 GLV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GLV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GLV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Golovin, Alaska, 99762, United States, the phone number is +1 800-478-8400, the official website is https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/airportLookup/airportDisplay.jsp?category=nasr&airportId=GLV. 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.