Plattsburgh International Airport (KPBG)
Medium airport · Plattsburgh, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Plattsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPBG |
| IATA | PBG |
| Elevation | 234 ft (71 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°39'3" W 73°28'5" 44.65090, -73.46810 |
| Location | Plattsburgh, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 11,759 ft (3584 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Plattsburgh International Airport at a glance
Plattsburgh International Airport is a medium airport in Plattsburgh, New York, United States, known to airline systems as PBG. The field elevation of 234 ft (71 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPBG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 11,759 ft (3584 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPBG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Plattsburgh International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | KBTV | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Adirondack Regional Airport | KSLK | 65 km (35 NM) |
| St Jean Airport | CYJN | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Edward F Knapp State Airport | KMPV | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport | CZBM | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Plattsburgh International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 234 ft field elevation of Plattsburgh International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Plattsburgh International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Plattsburgh International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Plattsburgh International Airport is KPBG, and its IATA code is PBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Plattsburgh International Airport above sea level?
Plattsburgh International Airport sits at an elevation of 234 feet (71 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Plattsburgh International Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.6509, -73.4681 — in Plattsburgh, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, about 32 km away.
Does KPBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPBG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Plattsburgh International Airport?
Plattsburgh International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 11,759 ft (3584 m) with a CON surface.