PAGB

VFR

GALBRAITH LAKE

GALBRAITH LAKE · ALASKA

Elev
2,662.7'
Longest RWY
5,182'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:45Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAGB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,662.7'
MSL · field 2,662.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF PAGB

Current METAR

Observed 19:45Z

PAGB 131945Z 21209KT 10SM SKC 03/ A2965
Wind
212° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
SKC
Density alt
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM N
VFR sectional
POINT BARROW
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
GBH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RENIER SWART
Address
P.O. BOX 196660, MS 530B, ANCHORAGE AK 99512

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
212° · 9 kt
RWY 14
136°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 136° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,663 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored136° / 316°5,182 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)ODALS
32PAPI 2-box left(4°)15', road, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAGB · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Limited snow removal is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Omnidirectional approach lighting system is active on runway 14; precision approach path indicators are on runways 14 and 32 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32There are 100-foot overruns.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager contact phone numbers are 907-787-4402 and 907-787-4405.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway surface condition is unmaintained; a visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · PAGB

Answer card
ICAO
PAGB
Name
GALBRAITH LAKE
Location
GALBRAITH LAKE, ALASKA
Elevation
2,662.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,662.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,182 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
212° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Galbraith Lake Airport (PAGB) sits at Galbraith Lake in Alaska. Field elevation is 2,662.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 5,182 ft long and gravel. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not given, so use the current Chart Supplement before you fly. The runway headings are 152° and 332° magnetic. Published remarks note an omnidirectional approach lighting system on runway 14. PAPI is available on runways 14 and 32. It is controlled by CTAF. The field also has 100-foot overruns.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius. Limited snow removal is available. The runway surface condition is unmaintained, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or the FBO directly by phone for current services before arrival. For a first-time arrival, plan for gravel surface operations, cold-weather performance and reduced winter support. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Galbraith Lake Airport and how long is it?
PAGB has one runway, 14/32. It is 5,182 ft long and gravel.
Does Galbraith Lake Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PAGB. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated procedure information before departure.
Is Galbraith Lake Airport towered?
No. PAGB is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway coordination.
What is the field elevation at PAGB?
Field elevation is 2,662.7 ft MSL. Cold weather and elevation both matter here. Performance planning is worth a close look.
What is the pattern altitude at Galbraith Lake Airport?
The published pattern altitude is not given in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAGB?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the FBO directly by phone for current services.
What lighting is available on runway 14/32 at Galbraith Lake?
Published remarks say runway 14 has omnidirectional approach lighting. PAPI is on both runway 14 and runway 32. It is controlled by CTAF.
What should I know about winter operations at PAGB?
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius. Limited snow removal is available. Check conditions carefully before you go.

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