| Community | Shishmaref |
|---|---|
| Borough | None (in the Unorganized Borough) |
| Census Area | Nome Census Area |
| Regional Corporation | Bering Straits Alaska Native Regional Corporation |
| Village Corporation | Shishmaref Native Corporation |
| Electric Grid | Shishmaref Grid |
| Latitude, Longitude | 66.25510533, -166.07076445 |
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Shishmaref's primary link to the rest of Alaska is by air. A state-owned paved runway is available for charter and freight services from Nome. Most people use boats for trips to the mainland.
| District | Name | As of Date |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Bering Straits/Yukon Delta | 2022-05-24 |
| Senate District | As of Date |
|---|---|
| T | 2022-05-24 |