Airports / Alaska / KLG
Kalskag Airport.
Kalskag, Alaska · 55 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
55
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#94 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Aniak Airport (ANI), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kalskag Airport (PALG / KLG) is a general aviation field serving Kalskag, Alaska. The airport sits 55 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 KLG for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Aniak Airport (ANI, 23 nm), Russian Mission Airport (RSH, 31 nm), and Tuluksak Airport (TLT, 32 nm). With a single 3,198-foot unpaved runway, KLG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from KLG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kalskag.
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Field capability
ICAO
PALG
IATA
KLG
FAA / Local
KLG
Elevation
55 ft
Coordinates
61.5363° N · 160.3410° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 55 ft, KLG sits lower than 65% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,198 ft
- 07/253,198 ft × 75 ftGravelLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,198 ft
KLG's 3,198 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- 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.
- 23nmANIAniak AirportAniak
- 31nmRSHRussian Mission AirportRussian Mission
- 32nmTLTTuluksak AirportTuluksak
- 32nmCHUChuathbaluk AirportChuathbaluk
- 42nmHCRHoly Cross AirportHoly Cross
- 46nmAKIAkiak AirportAkiak
Location
Open the full mapPALG · Kalskag Airport · Kalskag, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KLG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 298 nm | 1h 6m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,540 nm | 3h 59m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,009 nm | 5h 4m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,036 nm | 5h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,132 nm | 5h 21m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,275 nm | 5h 41m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,282 nm | 5h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,328 nm | 5h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KLG?
- Kalskag Airport's longest runway is 3,198 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. 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 KLG?
- Kalskag Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,198 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KLG?
- The closest alternate is Aniak Airport (ANI), about 23 nm away, followed by Russian Mission Airport (RSH) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KLG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 6m (298 nm), Seattle about 3h 59m (1,540 nm), San Francisco about 5h 4m (2,009 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.