Monday 24 September 2018
UTC: 21:49:13 GMT (Zulu)   Local:
Monday 24 September 2018     UTC: 21:49:13 GMT (Zulu)   Local:
Airport Details

Directions to GAL Airport

Thank you! Your submission was successfully sent :-)×
Oops! Something went wrong... Your submission did not go through :-(×

  • Location
    Latitude: 
    		 64-44-10.3075N (64.736196)
    Longitude: 
    		 156-56-05.8514W (-156.934959)
    Elevation: 
    		 153.9 feet MSL (47 m MSL)
    Magnetic Variation: 
    		 13.7 E (as of September 2018 from WMM2015 model)
    Time Zone: 
    		 UTC -9.0 (Standard Time)
    UTC -8.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
    From City: 
    		 0 N.M. NW of Galena, Alaska
    Found On: 
    		 Fairbanks Chart
    FAA Region: 
    		 AAL

  • Airport Operations
    Airport Status: 
    		 Operational
    Facility Use: 
    		 Public
    Type: 
    		 Airport
    Activation Date: 
    		 09/1947
    Control tower: 
    		 No
    Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): 
    		 Months/Days/Hours
    OCT-APR/MON-FRI/0600-1700
    Boundary ARTCC: 
    		 ZAN (Anchorage)
    Lighting Schedule: 
    		 SEE RMK
    Segmented Circle Indicator: 
    		 Yes
    Beacon Color: 
    		 White-Green (Lighted Land Airport)
    Traffic Pattern Altitude: 
    		 1154 feet (352 m)
    NOTAMs Facility: 
    		 GAL
    NOTAM-D Service: 
    		 Yes
    International Airport of Entry: 
    		 No
    Customs Landing Rights: 
    		 No
    Military Landing Rights: 
    		 No
    Civil/Military Joint Use: 
    		 No

    Based Aircraft

    Single Engine:  10
    Multi Engine:  1
    Ultralights:  2

    Annual Operations (as of 12/31/2016)

    Total Operations:  19000
    Commercial:  3000 15.8%
    Air Taxi:  1000 5.3%
    GA Local:  4000 21.1%
    GA Itinerant:  9000 47.4%
    Military Aircraft:  2000 10.5%

  • Communications
    CTAF:  123.000
    AWOS-3:  132.525 (907-656-2483)

    • APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY ANCHORAGE ARTCC ON FREQS 127.0/290.2 (GALENA RCAG).COMMUNICATIONS PRVDD BY FAIRBANKS FSS ON FREQ 122.20 (GALENA RCO).
    • MIL CONTRACTOR CALL SPACE MARK ON 391.2 FOR ALL SERVICES.
       

  • Contacts
    Manager: 
    Publicly owned: 
    MARVIN THURMOND
    BOX 9
    GALENA, AK 99741
    907-656-1236    		 ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
    2301 PEGER RD, 2301 PEGER RD
    FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
    907-451-52200

  • Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
    To have your name removed from AirportGuide.com and any other web sites, you must contact the FAA to have your name removed from the public listing. At the next FAA database update, your name will be removed from AirportGuide.com. For immediate removal from this site, send an email to support(at)airportguide.com with the URL of the page and/or your full name and city.
    Click here to be taken to the FAA site where you can start the process to remove your name.
    (Click on a business for detail)
    Please help us keep this information up to date. This is a FREE SERVICE just like everything else on Airport Guide!
    If you see that a business needs to be added, modified, or deleted please fill out our Update Form.

    Area Code: 907
    Business Name Frequency Phone Fuel Grade
    Galena Airport Services
           		656-2080, 656-1330 100LL, Jet A
    To add, modify, or delete a business click here.

  • Flight Service Stations
    Primary Alternate
    FSS on Field:  N
    FSS Name (ID):  Fairbanks(FAI)
    Frequency: 
    Toll Free Phone:  1-866-248-6516
       

  • Instrument Procedures / Charts

    FAA Terminal Procedures valid from 0901Z 09/13/18 to 0901Z 10/11/18.

    There are various types of charts available for an airport. They are listed in the Page Type column. Here is a legend for those types:

    APD - Airport Diagram
    DP - Departure Procedure Charts
    HOT - Hot Spots
    IAP - Instrument Approach Procedure Charts
    MIN - Minimums
    STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival Charts
    Page Type Page Name Volume Action Since
    Last Cycle
    APD AIRPORT DIAGRAM AK-1
    IAP RNAV (GPS) RWY 08 AK-1
    IAP RNAV (GPS) RWY 26 AK-1
    MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS AK-1
    MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AK-1
    Terminal Procedures are only available for airports in several countries with more being added all the time. If you are looking for a specific country's charts, please send an email to support(at)airportguide.com stating the country name. This will be used to prioritize the implementation.

  • Maps

    Galena - Edward G Pitka Sr (GAL) Airport Terminal Map

    Terminal Map Not Available for this Airport

    GAL Airport Sectional

    Flight Planning
    at skyvector.com

    GAL Airport Diagram

    Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) Diagram
    Do you have a better diagram of this Airport?
    Please share it with us.

  • METAR / TAF

    METAR

    TAF

  • Navigation Aids (Navaids) near GAL
    Navigational Aid (NAVAID) distances from the airport are listed in Nautical Miles (NM).

  • Nearby Airports with Fuel
    Dist (NM) Name (Airport IDs) True Hdg Mag Hdg Fuel Grade

  • Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)

    NOTAMs

    List ALL PAGA NOTAMs

    NOTAM Radius Search

    NOTAMS within
    NM of PAGA

    NOTAM Flight Path Search (Enter from two to five locations below)

    Locations (ICAO):
    Buffer (Both Sides):
    NM
    Include:

  • Ratings & Reviews

    Edward G Pitka Sr Airport Ratings
    Category Aspect Rating
    Overall Rating for Edward G Pitka Sr Airport

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Flight Service Number of Flights

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Overall Number of Routes Served

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    International Routes Served

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    On-time Performance

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Business Services & Internet Airport Lounges

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Business Centers

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Airport Website (information & tools)

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Availability of Internet Connectivity

      • 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    Wireless Internet Access

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    General Facilities ATM Locations

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Public Telephones

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Restrooms

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Architecture

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Terminal Layout

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Seating Areas

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Overall Cleanliness

      • 2.0/5 (2 votes cast)

    Children Play Areas

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Geographic Location

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Baggage Claim Locations

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Baggage Handling

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Overall Comfort

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Security Lines

      • 1.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    Transportation & Parking Parking Availability

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Parking Pricing

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Public Transport

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Car Rental

      • 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    Taxis

      • 2.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    Hotel Shuttles

      • 2.0/5 (1 vote cast)

    Proximity to City Center

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Amenities Shopping (variety and number)

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Restaurants & Bars (variety and number)

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

    Restaurants & Bars (price/value)

      • 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)

  • Remarks
    A110-1 POSSIBLE WINDSHEAR BELOW 2000 FT AGL ON FINAL APCH TO RWYS 08 & 26.
    A110-13 ARPT HAZARDOUS REPORTING ONLY PERFORMED DURING DUTY HRS UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENT IN WRITING WITH ARPT MANAGEMENT PO BOX 09 GALENA AK 99741.
    A110-14 SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS MONITOR CTAF.
    A110-16 ACFT MAY BE CLOSER TO LANDING SURFACE THAN THEY APPEAR TO PILOT.
    A110-23 ULTRALIGHTS ON AND IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT.
    A110-24 WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTP://AVCAMS.FAA.GOV
    A110-25 COLD TEMPERATURE RESTRICTED AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -33C.
    A110-8 ARPT MAINT DUTY HRS 0800-1600 MON-FRI EXCP HOLS.
    A110-9 FIRST USABLE 975 FT OF RWY 26 IS CONCRETE THAT SEASONALLY CONTAIN FROST HEAVES. DIFFERENT IN APPEARANCE AND POSSIBLY BRAKING ACTION FM REMAINING PORTION OF RWY.
    A110-26 (PAY PHONE) PAY PHONE AVAILABLE.
    A33-08/26 RWY 26 HAS FROST HEAVES FIRST 2000 FT.
    A48-08 REIL OTS INDEFLY.
    A70 SUN-SAT 0800-1700. CALL OUT FEE AFT HRS 907-656-1875/7066.
    A81-APT ACTVT REIL RWY 08; VASI RWYS 08 & 26; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

  • Runways

    GAL Airport Runway Summary

    Runways: 06/24: 2794 ft (852 m)
    08/26: 6000 ft (1829 m)
    Longest Runway: 08/26 is 6000 ft (1829 m) long
    Runways with an Instrument Approach: 26

    GAL Airport Runway Details

    Runway 06/24  2794 ft x 80 ft (852 m x 24 m)
    Runway Length Source:  3RD PARTY SURVEY as of 08/10/2012
    Surface:  Gravel - Good condition -
    Runway Pavement Class: 
    Runway Edge Lights:  Intensity

    Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) 
    Single Wheel Landing Gear: 
    Dual Wheel Landing Gear: 
    Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: 
    Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: 

    Runway 06

    Runway 24
    Elevation: 
    		 146 148
    Latitude: 
    		 64-44-11.5973N 64-44-11.7988N
    Longitude: 
    		 156-56-51.6823W 156-55-47.3204W
    True Magnetic Hdg.: 
    		 90 270
    ILS Type: 
    Glide Path Angle: 
    		 0.0 degrees 0.0 degrees
    Traffic Pattern: 
    Runway Markings Type: 
    Runway Markings Condition:
    Arresting Device: 
    Object at End: 
    Object Height: 
    		 0 0
    Object Marked/Lighted?: 
    Distance from End: 
    		 0 0
    Object Centerline Offset: 
    Visual Glide Slope Indicators: 
    Runway Visual Range (RVR): 
    Approach Light System: 
    REIL: 
    Touchdown Lights: 
    Centerline Lights: 
    Threshold Crossing Height: 
    Threshold Elevation: 
    		 0 0
    Displaced Threshold: 
    		 0 0
    Threshold Latitude: 

    Threshold Longitude: 
    Declared Distances
    Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): 
    		 0 0
    Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): 
    		 0 0
    Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): 
    		 0 0
    Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): 
    		 0 0

    Runway 08/26  6000 ft x 150 ft (1829 m x 46 m)
    Runway Length Source:  STATE as of 07/27/2016
    Surface:  Gravel - Good condition -
    Runway Pavement Class:  62 /F/C/X/T
    Runway Edge Lights:  High Intensity

    Runway Weight Bearing Capacity (in thousands of pounds) 
    Single Wheel Landing Gear:  110.
    Dual Wheel Landing Gear:  144.
    Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear:  240.0
    Dual Dual Tandem Wheel Landing Gear: 

    Runway 08

    Runway 26
    Elevation: 
    		 149 154
    Latitude: 
    		 64-44-09.4200N 64-44-09.9000N
    Longitude: 
    		 156-57-08.5900W 156-54-50.4000W
    True Magnetic Hdg.: 
    		 89 270
    ILS Type: 
    		 LOC/GS
    Glide Path Angle: 
    		 0.0 degrees 0.0 degrees
    Traffic Pattern: 
    		 Left Left
    Runway Markings Type: 
    		 Precision Instrument Precision Instrument
    Runway Markings Condition:
    		Fair Fair
    Arresting Device: 
    Object at End: 
    		 TREE
    Object Height: 
    		 0 33
    Object Marked/Lighted?: 
    Distance from End: 
    		 0 658
    Object Centerline Offset: 
    Visual Glide Slope Indicators: 
    Runway Visual Range (RVR): 
    Approach Light System: 
    REIL: 
    		 Yes
    Touchdown Lights: 
    Centerline Lights: 
    Threshold Crossing Height: 
    Threshold Elevation: 
    		 150 153
    Displaced Threshold: 
    		 400 800
    Threshold Latitude: 
    		 64-44-09.4500N 64-44-09.8400N

    Threshold Longitude: 

    		 156-56-59.3800W 156-55-08.8200W
    Declared Distances
    Take Off Run Avbl. (TORA): 
    		 0 0
    Take Off Distance Avbl. (TODA): 
    		 0 0
    Actual Stop Dist. Avbl. (ASDA): 
    		 0 0
    Landing Dist. Avbl. (LDA): 
    		 0 0

  • Services
    Fuel Available: 
    		 100LL, Jet A
    Landing Fees: 
    		 Yes
    Parking: 
    		 Hangars and tiedowns available

© 1998-2018 AirportGuide.com. All rights reserved.

AirportGuide.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Use at your own risk.
NOT to be used as an official source for flight planning, navigation, or use in flight.