Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG), Alaska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG) serves the community of Petersburg, Alaska, with a single paved runway suited to a mix of general aviation and business traffic. The field is unattended outside published hours and operates on a seasonally adjusted schedule, with slightly earlier opening and later closing during the summer months. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest facility located across the water at PAWG. Operators should also note wildlife activity on and around the airport, along with periodic construction equipment presence on the runway, both flagged in the field's operational remarks.
Runways
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 6,400 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport has Jet A and 100 available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Wrangell (PAWG), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport recorded 253 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at PAPG is concentrated in the summer months, peaking in July and August before tapering through the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 46 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport averages 21.0 freeze days in December and 5.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 61.7°F, and January the coldest, at 34.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
A road is located 1,500 feet from the threshold and is closed to taxiing aircraft.
Cargo operations exceeding 100,000 pounds require prior permission, arranged 24 hours in advance through the airport manager.
MALSF lighting is activated for runway 23. REIL is installed on runway 05. PAPI is available on both runway 05 and runway 23. HIRL serves runway 05/23, controlled via CTAF.
The PAPI does not provide obstruction clearance beyond 2.0 nautical miles from the threshold.
Personnel and equipment may be present on the runway. A visual inspection is recommended before use. Contact Flight Service Station for NOTAM information.
Personnel and animals may be present on the runway, taxiway, or parking apron; not applicable in all cases.
Birds and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 418/F/B/X/T
Maintenance duty hours run from 0500 to 1600 October through March, and from 0600 to 1630 April through September.
Airport sand has a larger gradation than FAA recommended; see AC150/5200-30 for reference.
A weather camera is available online through the FAA weather camera website.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -10°C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at PAPG?
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG) does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is located at PAWG, approximately 27 nautical miles away. Dispatchers arranging international arrivals should plan clearance through that facility rather than expecting service at PAPG itself.
What is the runway configuration at KPSG?
KPSG, also identified as PAPG, has a single paved runway, designated 05/23, measuring 6,400 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so any closure or obstruction directly affects all traffic. The airport's published maximum paved length matches this runway at 6,400 feet.
Are there operational restrictions for heavy cargo flights at PAPG?
Cargo operations exceeding 100,000 pounds at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport require prior permission, arranged through the airport manager, at least 24 hours in advance. This applies regardless of time of day given the airport's seasonal attendance schedule. Operators planning heavy freight movements should coordinate this approval well before arrival to avoid delays on the ramp.
Does PAPG require cold weather altitude corrections?
Yes, PAPG is designated a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude corrections for approach procedures at or below -10°C. Given Petersburg's winter climate, with average daily highs near freezing from November through February, this correction applies during a meaningful portion of the operating year. Crews should factor this into approach planning during colder months.