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Big Lake Airport

IATA BGQICAO PAGQLocal BGQ🇺🇸 Big Lake
Coordinates
61.5347°N, 149.8129°W
Elevation
158 ft (48 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:20
Sunrise
04:53
Sunset
23:19
Civil dusk
00:52

About 18h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Big Lake Airport

Big Lake Airport

Big Lake Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.8 km) southeast of the central business district of Big Lake, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PAGQ

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,450 ft / 747 m70 ftGravel-gUnlitOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (3)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Lake Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Big Lake Airport?

The ICAO code for Big Lake Airport is PAGQ, and its IATA code is BGQ.

Where is Big Lake Airport located?

Big Lake Airport is small airport located in Big Lake, United States, at an elevation of 158 ft (48 m).

How many runways does Big Lake Airport have?

Big Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,450 ft / 747 m.

What time zone is Big Lake Airport in?

Big Lake Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Lake Airport is approximately 14.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Lake Airport is Twin Lake Airport (AK95), about 2.3 nm to the nne, followed by Sunset Strip and Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Big Lake Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.