Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport — Glens Falls, United States

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Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Glens Falls uses the IATA code GFL, with KGFL as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from GFL

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, coded GFL, serves Glens Falls in upstate New York's Adirondack foothills region. Named in honor of aviation pioneer Floyd Bennett, the airport supports general aviation, charter flights, and limited scheduled commercial service connecting the Glens Falls-Queensbury area to larger airline networks. GFL serves as a gateway for visitors heading to nearby Lake George and Adirondack Park destinations, particularly during peak tourist seasons for skiing, hiking, and lake recreation. The airport's traffic patterns reflect strong seasonal variation tied to tourism, alongside steady corporate and private aviation use from businesses located throughout the surrounding Warren and Washington county areas of New York.

Runways at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01/195000 ft (1524 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
12/303999 ft (1219 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DALBANY APP/DEP125 MHz
ASOSASOS119.25 MHz
RDOBURLINGTON RDO122.2 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123 MHz

Airports near Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL)

GFL is sometimes confused with Gainesville, Florida's airport due to similar naming patterns; this GFL specifically denotes Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport serving Glens Falls, New York, near the Adirondacks.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport?

The IATA code for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport is GFL.

What is the ICAO code for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport?

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