Savoonga Airport is a small community airport on St. Lawrence Island in Alaska serving local residents and regional flights. The facility is very small and oriented to utility and commuter services rather than passenger amenities.
Terminal Guide for Savoonga Airport #
The airport consists of a very small passenger facility with basic waiting area and baggage handling designed for commuter flights. Expect minimal indoor space and short walking distances from curb to aircraft.
Getting to and From Savoonga Airport #
Ground access is local and typically by short walk or local vehicle; there is no taxi/ride-share network and no rail service. Plan transfers with hosts or local operators.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Savoonga Airport #
Amenities are extremely limited: basic shelter, seating, restrooms where provided and very limited or no food services. There are no airline lounges, rental cars or extensive passenger services - carry essentials with you.
Hotels and Layovers at Savoonga Airport #
There are no on-airport hotels. Accommodations are in the village of Savoonga; distances from the airstrip to village lodging are short but local options are basic.
Tips for Savoonga Airport #
- Savoonga is a remote village airport - expect minimal facilities and frequent weather-related delays in winter and during storms.
- There are no car rental services; plan ground transfers ahead with your host or local operator.
- Bring cash and essentials-shops at the airport are very limited or non-existent.
Weather & Climate near Savoonga Airport #
Savoonga Airport's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -19°C to 11°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -18° - -12° | -24° | 26 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -19° - -14° | -27° | 21 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -19° - -11° | -24° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 5.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | -13° - -6° | -17° | 24 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.7h |
| May | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 17 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 1° - 6° | 0° | 13 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 19.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 35 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 18.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 5° | 72 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 55 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 40 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | -7° - -4° | -13° | 33 mm | overcast | 85% | 8.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 25 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |