Charter Nome to Shishmaref privately from US$10,000, about 47 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Nome (OME) ⇄ Shishmaref (SHH) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Nome to Shishmaref is roughly 195 kilometres — 121 miles, or 106 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Nome–Shishmaref spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 47 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 46 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 40 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 40 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 39 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Nome–Shishmaref charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Nome, United States: Nome Airport.
Shishmaref, United States: Shishmaref Airport.
| Nome Airport | Shishmaref Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PAOM / OME | PASH / SHH |
| Longest hard runway | 6,176 ft | 4,997 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 37 ft | 12 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,997 ft at Shishmaref Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,497 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,556 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,997 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,797 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,936 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,097 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,166 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,997 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,497 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,736 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,797 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,236 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,497 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,719 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 797 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 579 ft short |
4,600 km 4,356 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 67 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 97 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 305 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,976 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 443 ft short |
7,400 km 7,156 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 303 ft short |
7,800 km 7,556 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 207 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,003 ft short |
14,260 km 14,016 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 803 ft short |
11,112 km 10,868 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,003 ft short |
12,960 km 12,716 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 197 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,701 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Engstrom Field · Salmon Lake Airport · Nome City Field
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Nome–Shishmaref when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Nome–Shishmaref comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 47 min gate to gate across the 195 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Nome–Shishmaref departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Shishmaref to Nome runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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