Gustavus Airport (PAGS)
Medium airport · Gustavus, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAGS |
| IATA | GST |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°25'31" W 135°42'25" 58.42530, -135.70700 |
| Location | Gustavus, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,010 ft (917 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 6,720 ft (2048 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gustavus Airport at a glance
Gustavus Airport is a medium airport in Gustavus, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as GST. The field elevation of 35 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAGS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 6,720 ft (2048 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAGS 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 Gustavus Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juneau International Airport | PAJN | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Haines Airport | PAHN | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport | PASI | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Kake Airport | PAFE | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | PAPG | 244 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gustavus Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 35 ft field elevation of Gustavus 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 Gustavus Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gustavus Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gustavus Airport is PAGS, and its IATA code is GST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gustavus Airport above sea level?
Gustavus Airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gustavus Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.4253, -135.7070 — in Gustavus, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juneau International Airport, about 66 km away.
Does PAGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAGS 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 Gustavus Airport?
Gustavus Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,720 ft (2048 m) with a ASP surface.