Airports / Alaska / GAL
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport.
Galena, Alaska · 153 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
153
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#50 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Koyukuk Airport (KYU), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (PAGA / GAL) sits in Galena, Alaska, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 153 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GAL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Koyukuk Airport (KYU, 22 nm), Nulato Airport (NUL, 29 nm), and Ruby Airport (RBY, 38 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,000-foot paved runway, GAL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GAL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Galena.
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Field capability
ICAO
PAGA
IATA
GAL
FAA / Local
GAL
Elevation
153 ft
Coordinates
64.7362° N · 156.9370° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 153 ft, GAL sits higher than 57% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,000 ft
- 08/266,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/242,600 ft × 50 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
GAL's 6,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmKYUKoyukuk AirportKoyukuk
- 29nmNULNulato AirportNulato
- 38nmRBYRuby AirportRuby
- 53nmKALKaltag AirportKaltag
- 60nmHSLHuslia AirportHuslia
- 103nmHUSHughes AirportHughes
Location
Open the full mapPAGA · Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport · Galena, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GAL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 285 nm | 1h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,522 nm | 3h 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,988 nm | 5h 1m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,033 nm | 5h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,100 nm | 5h 17m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,271 nm | 5h 41m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,281 nm | 5h 42m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,299 nm | 5h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GAL?
- Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GAL?
- Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GAL?
- The closest alternate is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), about 22 nm away, followed by Nulato Airport (NUL) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GAL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 4m (285 nm), Seattle about 3h 56m (1,522 nm), Jackson Hole about 5h 1m (1,988 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.