McGrath Airport (PAMC)
Medium airport · McGrath, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAMC |
| IATA | MCG |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°57'10" W 155°36'22" 62.95290, -155.60600 |
| Location | McGrath, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 ft (610 m) | 60 ft | GRVL-G | No |
| 16/34 | 5,936 ft (1809 m) | 100 ft | ASPH-G | No |
McGrath Airport at a glance
McGrath Airport is a medium airport in McGrath, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as MCG. The field elevation of 341 ft (104 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAMC 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 — 16/34 — offers 5,936 ft (1809 m) of asph-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAMC 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 McGrath Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tatalina LRRS Airport | PATL | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Ruby Airport | PARY | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Sparrevohn LRRS Airport | PASV | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport | PAGA | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Holy Cross Airport | PAHC | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McGrath Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 341 ft field elevation of McGrath 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 McGrath Airport
What is the ICAO code of McGrath Airport?
The ICAO identifier of McGrath Airport is PAMC, and its IATA code is MCG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McGrath Airport above sea level?
McGrath Airport sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McGrath Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.9529, -155.6060 — in McGrath, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tatalina LRRS Airport, about 20 km away.
Does PAMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAMC 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 McGrath Airport?
McGrath Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,936 ft (1809 m) with a ASPH-G surface.