Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Galena, United States. Its IATA code is GAL and its ICAO code is PAGA. The airport lies at an elevation of 153 ft (47 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the America/Anchorage time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GAL
- ICAO code
- PAGA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 153 ft (47 m)
- Coordinates
- 64.7362, -156.9370
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,600 ft · 792 m | 50 ft · 15 m | Gravel | No |
| 08/26 | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KYU Koyukuk Airport | Koyukuk, United States | 41 km · 25 mi |
| NUL Nulato Airport | Nulato, United States | 54 km · 34 mi |
| RBY Ruby Airport | Ruby, United States | 70 km · 43 mi |
| KAL Kaltag Airport | Kaltag, United States | 98 km · 61 mi |
| HSL Huslia Airport | Huslia, United States | 110 km · 68 mi |
| HUS Hughes Airport | Hughes, United States | 191 km · 119 mi |
| TCT Takotna Airport | Takotna, United States | 199 km · 124 mi |
| MCG McGrath Airport | McGrath, United States | 209 km · 130 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GAL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 4,288 | 2,664 | 2,315 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,227 | 3,248 | 2,822 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,685 | 3,533 | 3,070 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 5,846 | 3,632 | 3,157 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,889 | 3,659 | 3,180 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,561 | 4,077 | 3,543 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,936 | 4,310 | 3,745 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,193 | 4,469 | 3,884 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,243 | 4,501 | 3,911 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,217 | 5,106 | 4,437 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,646 | 5,372 | 4,668 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 9,628 | 5,983 | 5,199 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,300 | 6,400 | 5,562 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,859 | 7,369 | 6,403 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,318 | 8,275 | 7,191 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,707 | 9,760 | 8,481 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 132.525 |
| CNTR | ANCHORAGE CNTR | 127.000 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.000 |
| FSS | FAIRBANKS RDO | 122.200 |
| OPS | GALENA OPS | 39.120 |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 134.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?
The IATA code of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is GAL and its ICAO code is PAGA.
Where is Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport located?
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is in Galena, Alaska, United States, at 64.7362, -156.9370.
What time zone is Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport in?
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Koyukuk Airport (KYU), about 41 km (25 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.