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Small airportScheduled service

Pilot Station Airport

IATA PQSICAO US-8450Local 0AK🇺🇸 Pilot Station
Coordinates
61.9617°N, 162.9419°W
Elevation
473 ft (144 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:47
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
00:20
Civil dusk
02:10

About 18h 44m 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 Pilot Station Airport

Pilot Station Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located three nautical mile northwest of the central business district of Pilot Station, a city in the Kusilvak Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (2)
Airbus FranceEra Alaska
Nonstop destinations (2)
BETMOU

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

St Mary's AirportKSM
11.8 nm WNW (300°)
Mountain Village AirportMOU
22.3 nm WNW (291°)
Marshall Don Hunter Sr AirportMLL
26.5 nm ESE (102°)
Kako Airport9AK2
42.7 nm E (94°)
Russian Mission AirportRSH
47.3 nm ESE (103°)
Nunapitchuk AirportNUP
65 nm SSE (167°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pilot Station Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Pilot Station Airport?

Pilot Station Airport uses the IATA code PQS.

Where is Pilot Station Airport located?

Pilot Station Airport is small airport located in Pilot Station, United States, at an elevation of 473 ft (144 m).

Which airlines fly to Pilot Station Airport?

Airlines historically serving Pilot Station Airport include Airbus France, Era Alaska (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Pilot Station Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Pilot Station Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pilot Station Airport in?

Pilot Station Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pilot Station Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pilot Station Airport is approximately 8.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pilot Station Airport?

The nearest airport to Pilot Station Airport is St Mary's Airport (KSM), about 11.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Mountain Village Airport and Marshall Don Hunter Sr Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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