Goodland Municipal Airport — Goodland, United States
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Distance & flight time from GLD
Goodland Municipal Airport
GLD identifies Goodland Municipal Airport, serving the small city of Goodland in the far northwestern corner of Kansas near the Colorado border. Set amid the flat expanse of the High Plains, GLD primarily supports general aviation, agricultural aviation operations, and limited commercial or charter flights for a rural farming community. The airport has historically served as a refueling and stopover point given Goodland's location along major east-west travel corridors like Interstate 70. GLD's runway infrastructure is modest but functional, reflecting the needs of a low-population region focused on wheat farming and cattle ranching rather than heavy passenger traffic, making it a quiet but locally valuable transportation asset.
Runways at Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4001 ft (1220 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 12/30 | 5499 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
| 17/35 | 1754 ft (535 m) | 40 ft (12 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 121.025 MHz |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 132.5 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.4 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD)
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) — 132.7 km (82.5 mi)
- Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) — 168.6 km (104.8 mi)
- Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) — 181.5 km (112.8 mi)
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) — 213.4 km (132.6 mi)
- Hays Regional Airport (HYS) — 217.4 km (135.1 mi)
- Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) — 221.2 km (137.4 mi)
- Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) — 233.8 km (145.3 mi)
- Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) — 255.2 km (158.6 mi)
GLD is searched by those flying into or through rural northwest Kansas, often confused with larger regional codes. It mainly handles general aviation rather than scheduled airline service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Goodland Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Goodland Municipal Airport is GLD.
What is the ICAO code for Goodland Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Goodland Municipal Airport is KGLD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.