Port Clarence is a census-designated place in Nome Census Area, Alaska (US). It is located on a spit separating Port Clarence Bay from the Bering Strait. It is located at 65°15?58?N 166°51?10?W across an area of 36.5 square miles and a population density of 0.6 people per square mile.

It became famous with the 1898 Gold Rush in Nome and a subsequent Alaskan Expedition wherein a photographic record of Alaskan Natives was accomplished next year. Alaska’s tallest tower during 1961 and 2010, called Loran-C was commissioned here by the US Coast Guard. It was a 1350 feet tall hyperbolic radio navigation tower.

The largest and closest possible community here is Brevig Mission. It is located about 11 miles from Port Clarence and has a population of 400 people. It is followed by Teller, which is located about 13 miles from Port Clarence and comprises of 240 people. The city is served by Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (IATA: KPC). It is a private-use airport located about a mile northeast of the central business district of Port Clarence. It offers scheduled flights to Nome through Bering Air. Other airports located near the city are Tin City LRRS Airport (TNC/PATC) and it lies 37 miles from here. Next up is Wales Airport (WAA/PAIW) at 43 miles.