Scholes International At Galveston Airport — Galveston, United States

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The airport code for Scholes International At Galveston Airport (Galveston) is GLS — its ICAO code is KGLS.

Distance & flight time from GLS

Scholes International At Galveston Airport

GLS designates Scholes International at Galveston Airport, on Galveston Island along the Texas Gulf Coast. The airport serves general aviation, corporate jets, and helicopter operations supporting the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, alongside flight training and recreational flying. Galveston is a historic port city and popular tourist destination, and GLS provides an alternative arrival point to Houston's larger airports for visitors heading straight to the island's beaches, cruise terminals, and historic district. The facility includes multiple runways capable of handling business jets and has periodically supported hurricane evacuation and relief logistics given the region's exposure to Gulf storms. Commercial airline service is not typically offered here, so most activity involves private, charter, and industry-related aviation traffic.

Runways at Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
14/326000 ft (1829 m)150 ft (46 m)PEM
18/366001 ft (1829 m)150 ft (46 m)CON

Radio frequencies for Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DHOUSTON APP/DEP134.45 MHz
ASOSASOS119.275 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL135.35 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.575 MHz
GNDGND118.625 MHz
RDOMONTGOMERY CO RDO122.15 MHz
TWRTWR120.575 MHz
UNICUNICOM123.05 MHz

Airports near Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS)

GLS is frequently searched by visitors confusing it with Houston's Gulf Coast airports; it actually serves Galveston Island directly, primarily for private aviation, offshore energy helicopter traffic, and general aviation rather than scheduled commercial flights.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Scholes International At Galveston Airport?

The IATA code for Scholes International At Galveston Airport is GLS.

What is the ICAO code for Scholes International At Galveston Airport?

The ICAO code for Scholes International At Galveston Airport is KGLS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.