Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (PAGA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport in Galena, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (PAGA) is a regional airport serving Galena, AK at 153 ft. PAGA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 08, 24, 26), longest 6,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PAGA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR PAGA 130756Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM OVC050 10/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01000050 TSNO
What changed at PAGA?
Since the 0656Z (10:56 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0656Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAGA
PAGA is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately -600 ft (field elevation 153 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at PAGA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 2,600 ft | GVL | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 26 | 6,000 ft | PEM | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 06 | 2,600 ft | GVL | 5 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 08 | 6,000 ft | PEM | 5 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→8 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → 5,000 ft.
PAGA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport in Galena, AK: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around PAGA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAGA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAGA reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24/26
- 68%
- 06/08
- 32%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (9:23 PM AKDT)
TAF PAGA 130523Z 1306/1406 23010KT P6SM SCT035 OVC060 FM130700 20012KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC030 FM131500 24004KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAGA
- IATA
- GAL
- FAA LID
- GAL
- City
- Galena
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 153 ft
- Coordinates
- 64.7362, -156.9370
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.525 MHz
- CTAF
- 123 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 20h 55m
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Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport in Galena, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PAGA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PAGA?+
PAGA has 4 runways: 06, 08, 24, 26; the longest is 6,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAGA report its own weather?+
Yes. Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAGA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAGA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PAGA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAGA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAGA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (PAGA) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (PAGA)
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