Routes out
4
Destinations
2
ICAO
PASA
Elevation
53 ft
The gateway in a glance
The Essence of Savoonga Airport
SVA
Location
Savoonga · AK · United States
Connectivity
4 routes · 2 destinations
Position
63.686°, -170.493° · 53 ft elev.
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Remote Alaska gateway serving St. Lawrence Island's Yupik community.
Location
Savoonga, United States
Savoonga Airport (IATA: SVA, ICAO: PASA) is a small public-use airport located in Savoonga, Alaska, on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. It serves as the primary air link for the predominantly Siberian Yupik community of Savoonga, one of the most remote villages in the United States.
The airport is owned by the State of Alaska and operates a single gravel runway. Due to its extreme isolation and harsh Arctic climate, air travel is the only practical means of transportation to and from the community, making the airport essential for residents, supplies, and emergency services.
Regional air carriers provide scheduled service connecting Savoonga to Nome and occasionally other Alaska bush communities. The airport plays a vital role in supporting subsistence hunting and fishing activities as well as delivering mail, cargo, and medical supplies to the island.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, small terminal building typical of rural Alaska bush airports with no commercial amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation within Savoonga is limited to local roads within the village, as there are no paved roads connecting to other communities.
Airlines here
Bering Air provides scheduled and charter service connecting Savoonga to Nome and other regional destinations in western Alaska.
Notable facts
- ›Located on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, approximately 164 miles southwest of Nome.
- ›The airport features a gravel runway suited to small aircraft operations.
- ›Savoonga is one of the most remote communities in the United States, entirely dependent on air access.
- ›The surrounding region is known for rich walrus ivory carving traditions among the Siberian Yupik people.
- ›Weather conditions including fog, wind, and ice frequently affect flight operations at the airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (2 destinations)
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
SVA → OME7H · BE1
SVA → GAM7H · BE1
SVA → GAM8E · BE1
SVA → OME8E · BE1
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