Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport — Glens Falls, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereFloyd 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 3999 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | ALBANY APP/DEP | 125 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.25 MHz |
| RDO | BURLINGTON RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL)
- Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) — 57.3 km (35.6 mi)
- Schenectady County Airport (SCH) — 60.2 km (37.4 mi)
- Albany International Airport (ALB) — 67.7 km (42.1 mi)
- Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) — 110.0 km (68.4 mi)
- Dillant Hopkins Airport (EEN) — 119.3 km (74.1 mi)
- Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) — 125.7 km (78.1 mi)
- Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) — 127.6 km (79.3 mi)
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) — 130.9 km (81.3 mi)
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.