Galbraith Lake

GBH · PAGB · Galbraith Lake, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,663 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,182 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:16 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:26 AM14:26Z
Sunrise07:24 AM15:24Z
Sunset08:18 PM04:18Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:16 PM05:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:16 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:18 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 046°downwind 316°base 226°final 136°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
136° mag · 152° true
Dimensions
5,182 × 150 ft
TPA
3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°) + ODALS
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 316°) on the 45° at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
2,663 ft
Markings
nonstandard
Threshold crossing height
31 ft
TDZ elevation
2,663 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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Flight service
134.6 LOW

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PAGB / GBH
Coordinates
68.4797, -149.4899
Elevation
2,663 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
POINT BARROW
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 121.5, 122.2, 124.1, 132.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GBH
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1971/01
Distance from city
2 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ODALS RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 2-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 32: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2207
Manager
RENIER SWART
P.O. BOX 196660, MS 530B, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-787-8959
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • LMTD SNOW REMOVAL.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -32C.

Runways

  • 100 FT OVERRUNS.
  • COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32 - CTAF.

Contact

  • 907-787-4402/4405.
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About PAGB

Galbraith Lake (GBH · PAGB) is an airport in Galbraith Lake, AK, at 2,663 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,182 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAGB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAGB have a control tower?

No. Galbraith Lake is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PAGB?

Galbraith Lake has 1 runway; the longest is 5,182 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAGB?

Galbraith Lake is in Galbraith Lake, AK, at an elevation of 2,663 ft MSL. Coordinates: 68.4797, -149.4899.

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