Airports / Alaska / PSG
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport.
Petersburg, Alaska · 111 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
27 ratings
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Operators based
111
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#80 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 27 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
27 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wrangell Airport (WRG), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG / PSG) is a mid-sized airport serving Petersburg, Alaska. Field elevation is 111 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PSG as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Wrangell Airport (WRG, 27 nm), Kake Airport (PAFE, 33 nm), and Kake Seaplane Base (KAE, 34 nm). The field has a single 6,400-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PSG 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 PSG to plan your flight.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Temsco Helicopters Petersburg
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- Mon-Sun 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Fuel
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- Website
- Address
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Field capability
ICAO
PAPG
IATA
PSG
FAA / Local
PSG
Elevation
111 ft
Coordinates
56.8017° N · 132.9450° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 111 ft, PSG sits higher than 50% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,400 ft
- 05/236,400 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,400 ft
PSG's 6,400 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.
- 27nmWRGWrangell AirportWrangell
- 33nmPAFEKake AirportKake
- 34nmKAEKake Seaplane BaseKake
- 35nmKPBPoint Baker Seaplane BasePoint Baker
- 36nmPPVPort Protection Seaplane BasePort Protection
- 42nmWWPWhale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor FacilityWhale Pass
Location
Open the full mapPAPG · Petersburg James A Johnson Airport · Petersburg, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PSG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,155 nm | 3h 5m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,226 nm | 3h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,259 nm | 3h 20m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,436 nm | 3h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,448 nm | 3h 46m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,470 nm | 3h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PSG?
- Petersburg James A Johnson Airport's longest paved runway is 6,400 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 PSG?
- Petersburg James A Johnson Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport?
- One FBO serves PSG: Temsco Helicopters Petersburg. 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 PSG?
- The closest alternate is Wrangell Airport (WRG), about 27 nm away, followed by Kake Airport (PAFE) at 33 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PSG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 46m (587 nm), Seattle about 1h 59m (683 nm), Jackson Hole about 3h 5m (1,155 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.