McGrath Airport — McGrath, United States

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Searching for an airport code near McGrath? McGrath Airport is identified as MCG (ICAO: PAMC).

Distance & flight time from MCG

McGrath Airport

MCG is McGrath Airport, a vital transportation hub for the remote community of McGrath, Alaska, located along the Kuskokwim River in the state's interior. With no road connections to the rest of Alaska, McGrath depends almost entirely on air travel for mail, freight, medical evacuations, and passenger transport, and MCG serves as a regional hub connecting numerous even smaller surrounding villages to Anchorage. The airport is also famous within dog mushing circles as a checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, drawing attention each March as teams pass through the area. Operated with a state-maintained gravel and paved runway system, MCG supports scheduled bush flights, air taxi operators, and emergency services critical to life in Alaska's roadless interior.

Runways at McGrath Airport (MCG)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
05/232000 ft (610 m)60 ft (18 m)GRVL-G
16/345936 ft (1809 m)100 ft (30 m)ASPH-G

Radio frequencies for McGrath Airport (MCG)

No published frequency data for this airport.

Airports near McGrath Airport (MCG)

MCG is McGrath Airport in remote interior Alaska, a key hub for bush flights and an Iditarod checkpoint. Searchers should know MCG has no road access and relies entirely on air transport.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for McGrath Airport?

The IATA code for McGrath Airport is MCG.

What is the ICAO code for McGrath Airport?

The ICAO code for McGrath Airport is PAMC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.