Despite its remote location, Nome is surprisingly accessible—just not by road. The city lies on the Seward Peninsula along the Bering Sea and is reachable only by air or sea.

By Air

Nome is served by Nome Airport (OME), located just a few miles from downtown. Multiple daily flights operate between Nome and Anchorage (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes).

• Alaska Airlines
• Bering Air
• Ryan Air (regional cargo & charter)

Airport address: 2272 Center Creek Rd, Nome, AK 99762 

1-907-443-2500

By Sea

Nome is a seasonal stop for Alaska Marine System barges and private vessels during summer. Small expedition and cruise ships sometimes include Nome on Arctic or Northwest Passage itineraries.

By Road (Locally Only)

Nome has over 350 miles of gravel roads, making it one of the most accessible “road system” communities in bush Alaska—but none connect to the rest of the state.

• Nome–Teller Highway
• Nome–Council Road
• Nome–Taylor (Kougarok) Highway

These scenic drives offer wildlife viewing, gold rush history, and sweeping tundra landscapes.