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Shageluk Airport (IATA: SHX, ICAO: PAHX) serves Shageluk, US.
The Shageluk Airport (SHX/PAHX) is a publicly-owned airport located one mile north of Shageluk, Alaska. It is owned by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region.
- Location: Shageluk, Alaska, at coordinates 62-41-32.3000N 159-34-09.2000W, with an elevation of 78.6 ft.
- Runways:
- Runway 16/34: 3,400 x 75 ft (1,036 x 23 m) with a gravel/dirt surface.
- Runway 18W/36W: 5,000 x 1,000 ft (1,524 x 305 m) with a water surface, primarily for seaplanes. The seaplane operating area is in the Innoko River adjacent to the village.
- Use: The airport is open to the public and is classified as a General Aviation – Basic facility within the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS).
- Operations: It does not have a control tower and is unattended. Runway conditions are not monitored, and visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.
- Historical Significance: The airport was established prior to 1959.
*Sources researched: airnav.com, internal.alaskaasp.com, faa.gov, ourairports.com, fly2lunch.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jun 12, 2026
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Where is Shageluk Airport located?
Shageluk Airport is located in Shageluk, US, at an elevation of 79 ft. Its IATA code is SHX and ICAO code is PAHX.