Medium airport · Yigo, Guam
Andersen Air Force Base
air base west of Hawaii, Andersen is one of the four Air Force Bomber Forward Operating Locations and the only base in the Western Pacific that can permanently service U.S. Its IATA code is UAM. Its ICAO code is PGUA. It has 2 runways, longest 11,185 ft (PEM). Elevation 627 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Yigo, Guam |
|---|---|
| IATA code | UAM |
| ICAO code | PGUA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,185 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 627 ft |
| Coordinates | 13.5840° N, 144.9300° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Andersen Air Force Base is known for
air base west of Hawaii, Andersen is one of the four Air Force Bomber Forward Operating Locations and the only base in the Western Pacific that can permanently service U.S.
History
Established in 1944 after the Liberation of Guam as North Field, it is named for Brigadier General James Roy Andersen (1904–1945).
Official website: http://www.andersen.af.mil/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Andersen Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park · United States · 26.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport
11.2 miles awayRota International Airport
45.8 miles awayFrancisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport
108.1 miles awaySaipan International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Andersen Air Force Base?
air base west of Hawaii, Andersen is one of the four Air Force Bomber Forward Operating Locations and the only base in the Western Pacific that can permanently service U.S.
What is the airport code for Andersen Air Force Base?
Andersen Air Force Base — its IATA code is UAM and its ICAO code is PGUA.
Where is Andersen Air Force Base located?
Andersen Air Force Base serves Yigo, Guam. Its coordinates are 13.5840° N, 144.9300° E.
What is the history of Andersen Air Force Base?
Established in 1944 after the Liberation of Guam as North Field, it is named for Brigadier General James Roy Andersen (1904–1945).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5432
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andersen_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.