Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport
Galena · United StatesICAO PAGA
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) is an airport serving Galena, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 64° 44' 10.3" N, 156° 56' 13.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 153 feet (47 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Anchorage (GMT-8).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from GAL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAL | Kaltag, United States | 61 mi | 0h 37m | short-haul | 25 kg | View |
| NUL | Nulato, United States | 34 mi | 0h 34m | short-haul | 14 kg | View |
| FAI | Fairbanks, United States | 268 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 110 kg | View |
| HSL | Huslia, United States | 69 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 28 kg | View |
| RBY | Ruby, United States | 43 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 18 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GAL
2 active airlines serving Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koyukuk Airport | KYU | Koyukuk | United States | 41 km |
| Nulato Airport | NUL | Nulato | United States | 54 km |
| Ruby Airport | RBY | Ruby | United States | 70 km |
| Huslia Airport | HSL | Huslia | United States | 111 km |
| Kobuk Airport | OBU | Kobuk | United States | 243 km |
| Kaltag Airport | KAL | Kaltag | United States | 98 km |
| Shungnak Airport | SHG | Shungnak | United States | 240 km |
| Tatalina LRRS Airport | TLJ | Tatalina | United States | 211 km |
Other Airports in United States
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 64° 44' 10.3" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 156° 56' 13.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 64.736198
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -156.936996
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Anchorage
- UTC Offset
- GMT-8
- Current Local Time
- 09:39 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 153 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 47 m
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