PAGA · GAL
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport
Galena, AlaskaElevation 153 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 0690°T
RWY 24270°T
08/26
RWY 0890°T
Landing length (LDA)5,600 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,000 / 6,000 / 6,000 ft
Displaced threshold400 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26270°T
Landing length (LDA)5,200 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,000 / 6,000 / 6,000 ft
Displaced threshold800 ft
ILSLOC/GS
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is in Galena, Alaska. Field elevation 153 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJASON LUDINGTON
Manager phone907-451-5280
AttendedOCT-APR MON-FRI, 0600–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAGA / GAL
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.7362, -156.9370
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.525
AWOS 3
AWOS
127
ANCHORAGE CNTR
CNTR
123
CTAF
CTAF
122.2
FAIRBANKS RDO
FSS
39.12
GALENA OPS
OPS
134.5
PMSV METRO
PMSV
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
›LCTD FAIRBANKS.
›(PAY PHONE) PAY PHONE AVAILABLE.
›ULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›ACFT MAY BE CLOSER TO LNDG SFC THAN IT APPEARS.
›SNOW REMOVAL OPS - MONITOR CTAF.
›HAZUS RPRTG DURG DUTY HR UNLESS PRIOR ARNGMT IN WRITING - AMGR, PO BOX 09, GALENA AK 99741.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
›FUEL AVBL MON-FRI 0800-1700; AFT HR CALL OUT FEE - 907-656-1852.
›MAINT HRS 0800-1600 MON-FRI EXCP HOLS.
›WS PSBL BLW 2000 FT ON FNL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAGA have a METAR?
Yes. PAGA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAGA have a TAF?
When PAGA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAGA?
PAGA sits at 153 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAGA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.