PAGY

VFR

SKAGWAY

SKAGWAY · ALASKA

Elev
44'
Longest RWY
3,550'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAGY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,044'
MSL · field 44' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PAGY

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

PAGY 131753Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC080 07/04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP076 T00670039 10067 20028 50004 TSNO
Wind
210° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-695 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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
0 NM NW
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SGY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SHAUN MCKNIGHT
Address
BOX 356, SKAGWAY AK 99840

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU
JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 4 kt
RWY 20
195°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 195° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,044 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored15° / 195°3,550 ftASPH20 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0296', trees, 620' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 4
2080', trees, 551' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 4

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
PAGY · 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
100LL
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Airport condition is unmonitored. Maintenance is irregular. Visual inspection prior to use is recommended.Show FAA
  • Pajaro to runway, taxiway, and parking apron is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Aircraft operations with over 30 passenger seats are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight are not authorized except with prior permission in writing from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Juneau Flight Service Station phone is in the fuel area.Show FAA
  • Recommended daylight operations only.Show FAA
  • Light aircraft and helicopter traffic occurs June 1 through September 15. For information, contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Birds and bears are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 02 and 20 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 at 907-983-2259. After hours, call 907-612-0049.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Alert: See the general notice for runway 02 departure information and enroute CTAF frequencies. Departure requires a high performance climb due to terrain. Departure may dogleg east before turning crosswind to increase altitude. Maintain runway heading at least one-half mile before the dogleg to avoid the school and playground.Show FAA
  • 20Approach is in a narrow canyon with turbulence and high obstacles. School and playground are in the vicinity of the approach end.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02 end has nonstandard omnidirectional lighting.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 end has nonstandard omnidirectional lighting.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAGY

Answer card
ICAO
PAGY
Name
SKAGWAY
Location
SKAGWAY, ALASKA
Elevation
44 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,044 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,550 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
29°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Skagway Airport sits in Skagway, Alaska at 44 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 3,550 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. For a field this close to terrain, that is only a starting point. The published remarks call for daylight operations only. They also warn that departure from runway 02 needs a strong climb because of terrain. A dogleg east may be used after takeoff to build altitude. Stay on runway heading for at least one-half mile before turning so you do not drift toward the school and playground. Approach to runway 20 is in a narrow canyon with turbulence and high obstacles. The school and playground are also near that end.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Fuel availability is published for 100LL only. Weekday service and after-hours contact numbers are in the Chart Supplement. Light aircraft and helicopter traffic is common from June 1 through September 15. The airport also has a few operating limits. Aircraft over 30 passenger seats are not authorized. Aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight are not authorized without prior written permission from the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Skagway Airport (PAGY)?
PAGY has one runway, 02/20. It is 3,550 ft long and paved.
Does Skagway Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAGY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PAGY?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the airport manager or current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Skagway Airport towered?
No. PAGY is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about departures from runway 02 at Skagway?
The published remarks call for a high performance climb because of terrain. A dogleg east may be used after takeoff to gain altitude. Stay on runway heading for at least one-half mile before turning crosswind so you avoid the school and playground.
What should I expect on approach to runway 20 at PAGY?
Approach to runway 20 is in a narrow canyon with turbulence and high obstacles. The school and playground are near the approach end, so keep a close eye on the published guidance and current conditions.
Is daylight-only operation recommended at Skagway Airport?
Yes. The published remarks recommend daylight operations only. That matters here because of terrain. It also matters because of canyon effects and the nonstandard lighting notes on runway 02.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAGY?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.

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