Airport
Shishmaref Airport (SHH)
Shishmaref Airport is a small public-use airport serving Shishmaref, a village on Sarichef Island off Alaska's Seward Peninsula. Short ground transfers connect the airport to the village centre, while scheduled regional flights link travellers to Nome and other western Alaska destinations.
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About Shishmaref Airport
Shishmaref Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport serving Shishmaref, a remote village on Sarichef Island in the Chukchi Sea off Alaska's Seward Peninsula. It provides an essential year-round connection between the community and the rest of Alaska.
Located about one mile south of the village centre, the airport supports scheduled regional flights that link Shishmaref with Nome and other communities in western Alaska. The small passenger terminal and compact operational layout are designed to serve the needs of this remote rural destination.
The airport has a single asphalt runway, designated 5/23 and approximately 5,000 feet long and 70 feet wide. There is no control tower, and passenger processing is kept simple and direct from the terminal to the aircraft apron.
Because the airport is so close to the village, local transfers are short and straightforward. Although facilities are limited, the airport remains a vital gateway for residents, visitors and essential air services travelling to this part of Alaska.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Shishmaref Airport operates from a single small terminal building serving all passenger flights. There are no separate domestic and international terminals; scheduled regional flights connect Shishmaref with Nome and nearby communities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Shishmaref Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers between Shishmaref Airport and the village, including homes, lodging and local destinations on Sarichef Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible local travel from Shishmaref Airport around the village and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Car rental options are limited in Shishmaref, but travellers can arrange a rental vehicle for local travel where local providers are available.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or group vehicles for arrivals, departures and community events between Shishmaref Airport and locations in the village.
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