Airports / Alaska / MCG
McGrath Airport.
McGrath, Alaska · 341 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
6 ratings
0
Operators based
341
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#57 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 6 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
McGrath Airport (PAMC / MCG) sits in McGrath, Alaska, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 341 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MCG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ, 11 nm), Takotna Airport (TCT, 12 nm), and Nikolai Airport (NIB, 34 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,936-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from MCG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MCG to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves PAMC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Northern Petroleum Services
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00; after hours call-out fee for <50 gal or outside hours
- Unicom 123.6
- Wi-Fi
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Catering
- Cargo handling
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
PAMC
IATA
MCG
FAA / Local
MCG
Elevation
341 ft
Coordinates
62.9529° N · 155.6060° 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 341 ft, MCG sits higher than 72% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,936 ft
- 16/345,936 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 05/232,000 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,936 ft
MCG's 5,936 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- 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.
- 11nmTLJTatalina LRRS AirportTakotna
- 12nmTCTTakotna AirportTakotna
- 34nmNIBNikolai AirportNikolai
- 75nmSRVStony River 2 AirportStony River
- 85nmRDVRed Devil AirportRed Devil
- 87nmSLQSleetmute AirportSleetmute
Location
Open the full mapPAMC · McGrath Airport · McGrath, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MCG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 190 nm | 51m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,444 nm | 3h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,924 nm | 4h 52m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,941 nm | 4h 55m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,029 nm | 5h 7m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,190 nm | 5h 30m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,210 nm | 5h 32m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,217 nm | 5h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MCG?
- McGrath Airport's longest paved runway is 5,936 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. 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 MCG?
- McGrath Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,936 ft on a paved surface.
- Which FBOs are at McGrath Airport?
- One FBO serves MCG: Northern Petroleum Services. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MCG?
- The closest alternate is Tatalina LRRS Airport (TLJ), about 11 nm away, followed by Takotna Airport (TCT) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MCG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 45m (1,444 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 52m (1,924 nm), San Francisco about 4h 55m (1,941 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.