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Golovin, Alaska

Golovin is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Golovin had a population of 175.

Type TownPopulation 175

Why go

  • City in Alaska, United States.
  • Served by White Mountain Airport (WMO).

History

Golovin is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Golovin had a population of 175.

Airports

Elim Airport (ELI) 23 mi to the centre
Elim, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Bering Air, Era Alaska) Β· direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Koyuk, Nome, Golovin (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Bering Air 8E (CNC, PA2) Β· 3 routes: Golovin, Koyuk, Nome
  • Era Alaska 7H (PAG) Β· 2 routes: Koyuk*, Nome*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Golovin Airport (GLV) 0.8 mi to the centre
Golovin, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Bering Air, Era Alaska) Β· direct flights to 3 destinations incl. White Mountain, Elim, Nome (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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White Mountain Airport (WMO) 15 mi to the centre
White Mountain, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Bering Air, Era Alaska) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Golovin, Nome (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Moses Point Airport (MOS) 31 mi to the centre
Elim, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Council Airport (CIL) 32 mi to the centre
Council, AK, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is White Mountain Airport (WMO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GLV has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. White Mountain, Elim, Nome).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Golovin, Alaska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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