Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAGS / GST
- Coordinates
- 58.4253, -135.7070
- Elevation
- 35 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- Sectional chart
- JUNEAU
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JUNEAU
- NOTAM facility
- GST
- Attendance
- 15 MAY-1 SEP FRI-MON 0830-1700; 15 MAY-1 SEP TUE-THU 0500-1700; 1 SEP-15 MAY ALL 0600-1430
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1949/01
- Distance from city
- 0 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 02:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 03:55 AM | 11:55Z |
| Sunset | 10:14 PM | 06:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 11:34 PM | 07:34Z |
Plan a flight from PAGS
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 11 & 29; VASI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF; BE ALERT: SEE GENNOT- ENROUTE CTAF FREQS. on 122.5 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 11: VASI · 29: VASI.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02 · 021°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.5
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
3,010 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 021° mag · 41° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 18 ft, 650 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 201° mag · 221° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 72 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Runway 11/29
6,720 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 115° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 295° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,010 ft | |
| 11/29 | 6,720 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 125.9 | AWOS 3 |
| CNTR | 133.2 | ANCHORAGE CNTR |
| CTAF | 122.5 | |
| RCO | 122.65 | JUNEAU RDO |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSR · Sisters Island | VORTAC | 114.00 | r288° / 20.5 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Approaches2
Departures
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- Jet A
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARFF SVC AVBL DURG SKED ACR OPS.
- CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR IN WRITING - RGNL DIR DOT & PUB FAC SE RGN 6860 GLACIER HIGHWAY JUNEAK AK 99801-7999.
- PAJA ON RWY, TWY OR PRKG APRON NA.
- WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWY.
- TSNT PRKG E SIDE OF RWY 02/20; ASPH SFC SOFT; ACFT OVR 12500 LBS CTC AMGR 24 HR PRIOR MON-FRI 0600-1430.
- GUSTAVUS & SISTERS ISLAND WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- 24 HR PPR FOR CARGO OPS OVR 100000 LB - AMGR.
- BE ALERT: SEE GENNOT- ENROUTE CTAF FREQS.
- LTD ARPT MAINT SVC AVBL: 1 SEP-14 MAY 0600-1430; 15 MAY-1 SEP FRI-MON 1000-1830, TUE-THU 0600-1830. AFT HR - AMGR.
- ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -13C.
- TSNT PRKG AVBL GA RAMP ACES VIA TWY F.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 11 & 29; VASI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF
- CFM AVBL - 907-209-0305.
- PCR VALUE: 237/F/B/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 280/F/B/X/T
- MNTND WINTER MONTHS; RCMD DALGT OPS. 9 FT FENCE 554 FT S. RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/380 SKED & NON-SKED OPS WITH PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAGS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About PAGS
Gustavus Airport (GST · PAGS) is an airport in Gustavus, AK, at 35 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,720 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAGS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PAGS have a control tower?
No. Gustavus Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PAGS?
Gustavus Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,720 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAGS?
Gustavus Airport is in Gustavus, AK, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 58.4253, -135.7070.
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