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Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport

IATA GALICAO PAGALocal GAL🇺🇸 Galena
Coordinates
64.7362°N, 156.9370°W
Elevation
153 ft (47 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
11.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
04:32
Sunset
00:36

About 20h 4m 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 Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport

Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Galena, a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

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

Live weather

PAGA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced6,000 ft / 1,829 m100 ftPemLightedOpen
06 / 242,600 ft / 792 m50 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3132.525 MHz
CNTRANCHORAGE CNTR127.000 MHz
CTAFCTAF123.000 MHz
FSSFAIRBANKS RDO122.200 MHz
OPSGALENA OPS39.120 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO134.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (3)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GALENA CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?

The ICAO code for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is PAGA, and its IATA code is GAL.

Where is Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport located?

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is medium airport located in Galena, United States, at an elevation of 153 ft (47 m).

How many runways does Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport have?

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.

Which airlines fly to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?

Airlines historically serving Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport include Astral Aviation, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport in?

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is approximately 11.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?

The nearest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is Kalakaket Creek AS Airport (KKK), about 19.4 nm to the s, followed by Koyukuk Airport and Ruby Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.