Groton New London Airport — Groton, United States
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Groton New London Airport
GON is Groton-New London Airport, located in southeastern Connecticut near the cities of Groton and New London. The airport primarily serves general aviation, corporate flights, and has historically supported activity tied to the region's strong submarine and naval industry, including nearby Naval Submarine Base New London and Electric Boat's shipbuilding operations. Scheduled commercial airline service has been intermittent over the years, with GON more consistently functioning as a base for private aircraft, flight training, and charter operations. The surrounding area, including Mystic Seaport and the Connecticut coastline, draws some tourism traffic as well. GON's role reflects the broader pattern of smaller regional Connecticut airports operating alongside the busier hubs in Hartford and nearby New York airports.
Runways at Groton New London Airport (GON)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 4000 ft (1219 m) | 96 ft (29 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Groton New London Airport (GON)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | PROVIDENCE APP/DEP | 125.75 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.85 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 125.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.65 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 126.2 MHz |
| RDO | BRIDGEPORT RDO | 122.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125.6 MHz |
Airports near Groton New London Airport (GON)
- Westerly State Airport (WST) — 20.3 km (12.6 mi)
- Quonset State Airport (NCO) — 60.5 km (37.6 mi)
- Newport State Airport (NPT) — 67.5 km (41.9 mi)
- Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) — 67.6 km (42.0 mi)
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) — 67.7 km (42.1 mi)
- Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) — 70.8 km (44.0 mi)
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) — 86.2 km (53.6 mi)
- Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) — 92.3 km (57.4 mi)
GON serves the Groton-New London area of Connecticut, closely tied to the region's submarine and naval shipbuilding industry; check current airline schedules carefully, as scheduled commercial service here has been inconsistent.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Groton New London Airport?
The IATA code for Groton New London Airport is GON.
What is the ICAO code for Groton New London Airport?
The ICAO code for Groton New London Airport is KGON. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.