Port Graham Airport (PGM)

Port Graham Airport (PGM) is a small, state-owned domestic aviation facility serving the remote village of Port Graham on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The airport functions as a basic regional landing ground and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building or staffed administrative offices. It acts as a critical infrastructure lifeline for the community, which is not connected to the national highway system, primarily supporting air taxi operations for mail, essential supplies, and medical transport.

Facilities at the airstrip are extremely minimal, reflecting its status as an unattended rural airfield in a wilderness environment. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or indoor waiting areas, and the airport lacks standard services like public restrooms or on-site refueling. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs within the village of Port Graham prior to arrival. Due to its location within the village center, pilots are specifically warned to watch for local pedestrian traffic and domestic animals on the airfield.

The airfield features a single 1,975-foot unpaved gravel and dirt runway (12/30) and operates strictly during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), as the facility is not equipped with runway lighting. It is primarily served by regional air taxi operators like Smokey Bay Air, providing critical links to the hub of Homer. As of early 2026, the facility is part of a major state-led relocation project designed to construct a new shared airport for the Nanwalek and Port Graham communities to provide enhanced all-weather reliability and safety.