Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG): Codes, Runways & Location
Nelson Lagoon Airport (IATA: NLG · ICAO: PAOU) is a small airport serving Nelson Lagoon, United States. It lies at 56.0075° N, 161.1600° W, 14 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nelson Lagoon Airport
Nelson Lagoon Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nelson Lagoon in United States. It is identified by the IATA code NLG and the ICAO code PAOU. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nelson Lagoon Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1220 m (4003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 14 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) about 28 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,220 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Lagoon Airport
Where is Nelson Lagoon Airport located?
Nelson Lagoon Airport is located in Nelson Lagoon, United States. Its coordinates are 56.0075° N, 161.1600° W.
What is the airport code for Nelson Lagoon Airport?
Nelson Lagoon Airport has an IATA code of NLG and an ICAO code of PAOU.
How long is the runway at Nelson Lagoon Airport?
Nelson Lagoon Airport's longest runway is about 1220 m (4003 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Nelson Lagoon Airport have?
Nelson Lagoon Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Nelson Lagoon Airport a major airport?
Nelson Lagoon Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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