PAPG

VFR

PETERSBURG JAMES A JOHNSON

PETERSBURG · ALASKA

Elev
113.2'
Longest RWY
6,400'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Before you fly into PAPG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,113.2'
MSL · field 113.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAPG

Current METAR

Observed 01:56Z

PAPG 140156Z 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC041 10/07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP105 P0003 T01000072 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-348 ft
Ceiling
4,100 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
PSG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IVAR ENGE
Address
P.O. BOX 1108, PETERSBURG AK 99811

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • APR-SEP · 0630-1630
  • OCT-MAR · 0500-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 05
050°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 050° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,113 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2350° / 230°6,400 ftASPH23 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
056,400'6,400'6,000'6,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
236,400'6,400'6,400'6,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF

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

ILS · 1

RWY 23
DD · CAT I
PSG
110.5
LDA-D
PAPG · IAP
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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
100A
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Customs
Not available
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

  • Cargo operations over 100,000 pounds require 24-hour prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Pavement aircraft evaluation is on the runway. A visual inspection is recommended before use. Contact flight service station for NOTAMs.Show FAA
  • Maintenance duty hours are October through March from 0500 to 1600 and April through September from 0600 to 1630.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Airport sand has a larger gradation than FAA recommended; see AC150/5200-30.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 10 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Pavement aircraft jet apron is not available on the runway, taxiway, or parking apron.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Malfunctioning approach lighting system for runway 23, runway end identifier lights for runway 05, precision approach path indicators for runways 05 and 23, and high intensity runway lights for runway 05/23 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100For fuel information, call 907-772-4780.Show FAA
  • AFor fuel information, call 907-772-4780 or 907-518-0651.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value is 418/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a road 1500 feet from the threshold of runway 23; it is closed to taxiing.Show FAA
  • 05The precision approach path indicator on runway 05 does not provide obstruction clearance beyond 2.0 nautical miles from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting service is available during scheduled air carrier operations. The airport is closed to air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission in writing. Contact the airport manager at DOT/PF P.O. Box 1108 Petersburg AK 99833.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAPG

Answer card
ICAO
PAPG
Name
PETERSBURG JAMES A JOHNSON
Location
PETERSBURG, ALASKA
Elevation
113.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,113.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG) sits in Petersburg, Alaska. Field elevation is 113.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 6,400 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.5. The published ILS serves runway 23. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Temsco Helicopters is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (907) 772-4780 for fuel and current availability. The Chart Supplement also notes that runway 05 has a PAPI with limited obstruction clearance beyond 2.0 NM from the threshold. Runway 23 has a road 1,500 ft from the threshold that is closed to taxiing. Lighting issues are published for runway 23 approach lighting, runway 05 end identifier lights, PAPIs on 05 and 23 and high intensity runway lights on 05/23. Those lights are controlled by CTAF.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 10 degrees C. Pavement evaluation is on the runway, so a visual check before use makes sense. The airport also has maintenance duty hours that vary by season. Check current NOTAMs and the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is available at PAPG and how long is it?
PAPG has one runway, 05/23. It is 6,400 ft long and paved.
Does Petersburg James A Johnson Airport have an ILS?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 23. Verify current approach status and any NOTAMs before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAPG?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is PAPG towered?
No. PAPG has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.5 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at PAPG?
Temsco Helicopters is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 772-4780 for current fuel and service details.
Are there lighting issues at PAPG I should know about?
Yes. Published remarks note issues with runway 23 approach lighting, runway 05 end identifier lights, PAPIs on 05 and 23 and high intensity runway lights on 05/23. Those lights are controlled by CTAF.
Is PAPG a cold weather airport?
Yes. The Chart Supplement flags it as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 10 degrees C.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at PAPG?
Check NOTAMs and the current Chart Supplement before you go. The field also has a pavement evaluation note, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea.

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