Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · United States

Solomon, AlaskaSolomon

Skip unless you are a dedicated Alaska bush-history traveller with a private plane or a long hike from Nome: half a day to see the abandoned train, then back.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Solomon is a ghost town on the Bering Sea coast, reachable only by air taxi from Nome or on foot along the Iditarod Trail. Its single sight is the rusted 'Last Train to Nowhere' — a locomotive left on the abandoned Council City and Solomon River Railroad. There is no store, no fuel, no medical facility. Most travellers pass through on a guided day trip from Nome or skip it entirely.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Aug
avoid Oct–Apr (snow, trail impassable without ski or snowmobile)
Airports
SOL · OME
Nights
0–1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Solomon, Alaska: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

Checking your follows…
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Solomon, Alaska911 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Solomon, Alaska, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Air taxi Nome ↔ Solomon, round tripcheck$250–350
  • Budget bedSolomon Bed & Breakfast, a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedSolomon Bed & Breakfast, a night, per roomUS$155
  • High-end bedSolomon Bed & Breakfast, a night, per roomUS$160

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$150 · Mid US$250 · High US$400

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

The Last Train to NowhereAbandoned railroadGhost town on the Iditarod Trail
Airports
SOL Solomon State Field Airport (Check for permission to land; no scheduled service.) · OME Nome Airport (Main gateway; then air taxi or trail to Solomon.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −12°C (10°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −11°C (12°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    −8°C (18°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    13°C (55°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    14°C (57°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    −6°C (21°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −10°C (14°F)

Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (16°C (61°F)), coolest Jan (−20°C (−4°F) low), wettest Aug (10 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Solomon, Alaska: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−12°C (10°F)

−20°C (−4°F)

6 rd

Feb

−11°C (12°F)

−19°C (−2°F)

6 rd

Mar

−8°C (18°F)

−17°C (1°F)

5 rd

Apr

−2°C (28°F)

−10°C (14°F)

5 rd

May

6°C (43°F)

−1°C (30°F)

6 rd

Jun

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Jul

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Aug

14°C (57°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Sep

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Oct

1°C (34°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Nov

−6°C (21°F)

−13°C (9°F)

7 rd

Dec

−10°C (14°F)

−18°C (0°F)

7 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot. The town is a single street along the beach. The train wreck is a short walk from the B&B.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Nomego

Door to door: 30 min flight / 6–8 h hike

Air taxi from Solomon airstrip or hike the Iditarod Trail (about 30 km (19 mi))

Nome has supplies, flights and medical services.

Council

caution

Door to door: About 1 h drive

Unpaved road from Solomon (4WD required) or trail

Another ghost town; no services.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Solomon Bed & Breakfast

Only accommodation in town; book ahead, $150–160 per night.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$150–200 (includes air taxi from Nome)
Mid
$200–300
High
$300+

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Solomon Bed & Breakfast1 × 1 night × US$155US$155
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$250US$500
Air taxi from Nome (round trip)2 × US$300 · checkUS$600
Buffer 20%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$251
Trip total≈ US$753 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,506

Only accommodation; book ahead.

2026 estimate in USD; flights to Nome excluded.

Prices of common things

Air taxi Nome ↔ Solomon, round tripcheck$250–350
Bed at Solomon B&B, one night$150–160

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Isolated bush environment. No emergency services in Solomon; the nearest help is in Nome. Weather is the main risk: fog, wind and sudden storms can ground flights for days.
  • No cell service, no fuel, no food for sale. Bring everything you need from Nome.
  • Weather can close the airstrip for days; have a flexible itinerary.
  • Bears and moose are present; carry bear spray and know how to use it.

Emergency numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance
911
Nome Police (non-emergency)
+1 907 443-5262

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

Solomon, AlaskaSolomon

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance911
  • Nome Police (non-emergency)+1 907 443-5262

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Air taxi Nome → Solomon: about $125–175 one way (check)

No cell service; download maps and emergency contacts before leaving Nome.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Solomon, Alaska. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Oct–Apr (snow, trail impassable without ski or snowmobile) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to United States

Sources

Ask about Solomon, Alaska

Loading…

Was this useful?