Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG)
Medium airport · Petersburg, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Petersburg James A Johnson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAPG |
| IATA | PSG |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 56°48'6" W 132°56'42" 56.80170, -132.94501 |
| Location | Petersburg, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport at a glance
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport is a medium airport in Petersburg, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as PSG. The field elevation of 111 ft (34 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAPG 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, 05/23, offers 6,400 ft (1951 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAPG 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 Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangell Airport | PAWG | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Kake Airport | PAFE | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Klawock Airport | PAKW | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport | PASI | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Ketchikan International Airport | PAKT | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 111 ft field elevation of Petersburg James A Johnson 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 Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Petersburg James A Johnson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Petersburg James A Johnson Airport is PAPG, and its IATA code is PSG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Petersburg James A Johnson Airport above sea level?
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport sits at an elevation of 111 feet (34 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Petersburg James A Johnson Airport located?
The airport lies at 56.8017, -132.9450 — in Petersburg, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wrangell Airport, about 50 km away.
Does PAPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAPG 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 Petersburg James A Johnson Airport?
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.