PAGA
Airport
Edward G Pitka Sr
Galena, Alaska

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:GAL / PAGA
Lat/Lng:64.7361897222, -156.934554722
64-44-10.2830N, 156-56-04.3970W
Estimated by Faa on 07/20/2020
Elevation:153 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 07/20/2020
Magnetic Variation:13E,(2020), [11E (2025)]
Sectional:FAIRBANKS
From City: in Galena

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:09/1947
Attended:Oct-Apr Mon-Fri 0600-1700 (local)
Control Tower:no
Airspace Class:E,Class E Svc Continuous
ARTCC:Anchorage(ZAN)Anchorage Center
FSS:Fairbanks FSS(FAI)
NOTAMs and Weather:GALNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Lights:Activate MIRL Runway 08/26 - CTAF.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes

Communications

CTAF:123.000
Weather:AWOS-3P 907-656-2483 132.525

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Cargo handling

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:Alaska Dot&Pf Northern Region
2301 Peger Rd
Fairbanks, Ak 99701
907-451-5280
Manager:Jason Ludington
Located Fairbanks.
Box 9
Galena, Ak 99741
907-451-5280

Runways

Runways:06/24
08/26

Runway 06/24

Length:2600 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 07/20/2020
Width:50 feet
Surface:Gravel / Cinders / Crushed Rock / Coral/Shells / Slag, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 06 End 24
True Alignment:090,(079 Magnetic)270,(259 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:None,Fair ConditionNone,Fair Condition
Elevation at End:147.0' MSL148.3' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:148.3' MSL148.3' MSL
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 08/26

Length:6000 feet
by State on 07/20/2020
Width:100 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):62 /F/C/X/T, 62 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 110,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 144,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 240,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 08 End 26
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):6000 feet6000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):6000 feet6000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):6000 feet6000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):5600 feet5200 feet
True Alignment:090,(079 Magnetic)270,(259 Magnetic)
ILS Type: LOC/GS
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Fair ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Fair Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance:400'800'
Elevation at End:149.2' MSL153.7' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:149.5' MSL153.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:151.7' MSL153.1' MSL
Objects: Road
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:34:17:1
Object Height: 33' AGL
Object Distance: 447' Along centerline
446' Left of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

A30-08/26-Ws Psbl Blw 2000 ft on Fnl.
Maintenance Hours 0800-1600 Mon-Fri Except Hols.
Hazus Rprtg During Duty Hour Unless Prior Arngmt in Writing - Airport Manager, Po Box 09, Galena Ak 99741.
Snow Removal Operations - Monitor CTAF.
Aircraft may be Closer to Landing Surface than It Appears.
Ultralights on & in Vicinity of Airport.
Wx Camera Available on Internet at https://Weathercams.FAA.Gov.
Fuel Available Mon-Fri 0800-1700; After Hour Fee - 907-656-1872.
(Pay Phone) Pay Phone Available.

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