St George Airport (PAPB)
Medium airport · St George, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | St George Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAPB |
| IATA | STG |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°34'38" W 169°39'50" 56.57735, -169.66382 |
| Location | St George, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,982 ft (1519 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
St George Airport at a glance
St George Airport is a medium airport in St George, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as STG. The field elevation of 125 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAPB 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, 11/29, offers 4,982 ft (1519 m) of gvl 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 PAPB 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 St George Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Island Airport | PASN | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport | PADU | 357 km (193 NM) |
| Cold Bay Airport | PACD | 458 km (247 NM) |
| Mekoryuk Airport | PAMY | 466 km (252 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 507 km (274 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for St George Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 125 ft field elevation of St George 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 St George Airport
What is the ICAO code of St George Airport?
The ICAO identifier of St George Airport is PAPB, and its IATA code is STG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is St George Airport above sea level?
St George Airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is St George Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.5773, -169.6638 — in St George, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St Paul Island Airport, about 74 km away.
Does PAPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAPB 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 St George Airport?
St George Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,982 ft (1519 m) with a GVL surface.