Gustavus Airport
Gustavus Airport is the main air gateway for Gustavus in southeast Alaska, serving a small community with an outsized role for visitors heading into the region’s wild coastal landscapes. Identified by IATA code GST and ICAO code PAGS, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 35 feet (11 m), close to sea level. For travelers, that means an airport that feels practical and approachable rather than sprawling, with aviation infrastructure designed to connect this remote part of the United States to the wider state network.
About Gustavus Airport
Gustavus Airport is the main air gateway for Gustavus in southeast Alaska, serving a small community with an outsized role for visitors heading into the region’s wild coastal landscapes. Identified by IATA code GST and ICAO code PAGS, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 35 feet (11 m), close to sea level. For travelers, that means an airport that feels practical and approachable rather than sprawling, with aviation infrastructure designed to connect this remote part of the United States to the wider state network.
Overview
Gustavus Airport is the main air gateway for Gustavus in southeast Alaska, serving a small community with an outsized role for visitors heading into the region’s wild coastal landscapes. Identified by IATA code GST and ICAO code PAGS, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 35 feet (11 m), close to sea level. For travelers, that means an airport that feels practical and approachable rather than sprawling, with aviation infrastructure designed to connect this remote part of the United States to the wider state network.
Airfield at a glance
- Airport codes: GST (IATA) and PAGS (ICAO)
- Serves: Gustavus, United States
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 35 ft (11 m)
- Runway 02/20: 3,010 ft, asphalt
- Runway 11/29: 6,720 ft, asphalt, lighted
What travelers should know
The runway setup is useful context if you are arriving on a regional service or charter flight, because the longer lighted Runway 11/29 supports more operational flexibility than a very small airstrip, while the shorter Runway 02/20 adds additional utility for local traffic. Gustavus Airport operates in the America/Juneau time zone, so it is smart to double-check schedules and pickup arrangements using local time, especially if you are connecting through other Alaskan cities. Because this is a smaller airport serving a remote destination, travelers should expect a simpler experience, plan ahead for onward transport, and allow a little extra flexibility for weather-related changes that are more common in coastal Alaska.
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FAQ
Gustavus Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Gustavus Airport is located in Gustavus, United States (North America), at coordinates 58.430°, -135.710°.
- Its IATA code is GST and its ICAO code is PAGS.
- Gustavus Airport serves Gustavus, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gustavus Airport operates on America/Juneau local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gustavus Airport sits at latitude 58.430° and longitude -135.710°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GST. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GST is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GST on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.