Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport

PAGA / GAL

Galena, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:26 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:26Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
3,100ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.80
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PAGA 160626Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC031 08/03 A2980 RMK AO2 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 153ft
OVC 3,100ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,253ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.80 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.65 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (153 ft)
Pressure Alt
273 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -530 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PAGA 160520Z 1606/1706 36005KT P6SM OVC035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AGA
06
24 ✈️
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
2,786 ft 80 ft GVL 90°
↓ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
120° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
7,254 ft 150 ft PEM 90°
↓ 1.4kt ↔ 3.8kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAGA
IATA Code: GAL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 153 ft MSL

Location

City: Galena
Country: US
Latitude: 64.736198°
Longitude: -156.936997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT10

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,786 ft
Width: 80 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 7,254 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (PAGA/GAL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Galena, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 153 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 07/25) with GVL and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.