Airport profile · United States
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport
Galena · Alaska · United States
Airport overview
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport serves Galena, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 1,829 metres (6,000 feet).
- ICAO code
- PAGA
- IATA code
- GAL
- Local / reference code
- GAL
- Location
- Galena · Alaska · United States
- Coordinates
- 64.736190, -156.934555
- Elevation above sea level
- 47 m / 153.7 ft
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Reported access
- Public use
- Longest open paved runway
- 1,829 m / 6,000 ft
- Business-aviation facilities
- 0 FBOs · 0 handling providers
- Fuel types
- 100LL
- Control tower
- No
- Customs airport designation
- No
- Landing-rights designation
- No
Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.
Runways (2 recorded)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,829 m6,000 ft | 30 m100 ft | ASPH | LightedReported open |
| 06/24 | 792 m2,600 ft | 15 m50 ft | GRAVEL | Lighting not reportedReported open |
Runway 08/26 · threshold & approach details
| Runway end | True heading | Elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 90° | 45 m / 149.2 ft | 122 m / 400 ft | 64.73595, -156.95239 |
| 26 | 270° | 47 m / 153.7 ft | 244 m / 800 ft | 64.73609, -156.91400 |
Declared distances & approach equipment
| End | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | ILS / lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 1,829 m / 6,000 ft | 1,829 m / 6,000 ft | 1,829 m / 6,000 ft | 1,707 m / 5,600 ft | Not reported |
| 26 | 1,829 m / 6,000 ft | 1,829 m / 6,000 ft | 1,829 m / 6,000 ft | 1,585 m / 5,200 ft | Not reported |
TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.
Runway 06/24 · threshold & approach details
| Runway end | True heading | Elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 90° | 45 m / 147 ft | Not reported | 64.73656, -156.94600 |
| 24 | 270° | 45 m / 148.3 ft | Not reported | 64.73661, -156.92937 |
Declared distances & approach equipment
| End | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | ILS / lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| 24 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.
FBOs & handling
No named FBO or handling provider has been matched to this airport in the directory. Contact the airport operator to confirm business-aviation arrangements.
History & management
The airport activation record dates to 1947-09; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Alaska Dot&Pf Northern Region. The recorded operator is Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.
- Inception year
- Not reported
- Airport activation date
- 1947-09
- Recorded owner
- Alaska Dot&Pf Northern Region
- Recorded operator
- Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
- Airport manager
- Jason Ludington
- Manager telephone
- 907-451-5280
An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.
Airport communications
| Type | Service | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 132.525 MHz |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 127 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123 MHz |
| FSS | FAIRBANKS RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| OPS | GALENA OPS | 39.12 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 134.5 MHz |
Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.
Airport & runway remarks (11)
Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.
- AIRPORTMAINT HRS 0800-1600 MON-FRI EXCP HOLS.
- AIRPORTHAZUS RPRTG DURG DUTY HR UNLESS PRIOR ARNGMT IN WRITING - AMGR, PO BOX 09, GALENA AK 99741.
- AIRPORTSNOW REMOVAL OPS - MONITOR CTAF.
- AIRPORTACFT MAY BE CLOSER TO LNDG SFC THAN IT APPEARS.
- AIRPORTULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- AIRPORTWX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
- AIRPORTFUEL AVBL MON-FRI 0800-1700; AFT HR CALL OUT FEE - 907-656-1852.
- AIRPORTACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.
- AIRPORTPAY PHONE AVAILABLE.
- AIRPORT_CONTACTLCTD FAIRBANKS.
- RUNWAYWS PSBL BLW 2000 FT ON FNL.