Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (PASI)
Medium airport · Sitka, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASI |
| IATA | SIT |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°2'50" W 135°21'43" 57.04710, -135.36200 |
| Location | Sitka, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,200 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport at a glance
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is a medium airport in Sitka, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SIT. The field elevation of 21 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASI 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 7,200 ft (2195 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 PASI 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kake Airport | PAFE | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Petersburg James A Johnson Airport | PAPG | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Juneau International Airport | PAJN | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Gustavus Airport | PAGS | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Wrangell Airport | PAWG | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 21 ft field elevation of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is PASI, and its IATA code is SIT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport above sea level?
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.0471, -135.3620 — in Sitka, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kake Airport, about 88 km away.
Does PASI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASI 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport?
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,200 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.