Gulfport Biloxi International Airport — Gulfport, United States
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Distance & flight time from GPT
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
GPT is the code for Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, serving Mississippi's Gulf Coast including the cities of Gulfport and Biloxi. The airport handles commercial passenger service to major hubs like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas, supporting the region's casino resorts, beaches, and seafood industry tourism. GPT also hosts a significant Combat Readiness Training Center used by the Mississippi Air National Guard, reflecting a long military aviation history alongside civilian operations. The airport rebuilt substantial infrastructure after Hurricane Katrina caused severe damage in 2005, since modernizing its terminal facilities. Today GPT serves as an alternative to the busier New Orleans airport for Gulf Coast visitors, offering shorter security lines and easier access to Biloxi's gaming district and Gulfport's port facilities along the Mississippi Sound.
Runways at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9002 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 18/36 | 4935 ft (1504 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.6 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.45 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 123.7 MHz |
| GND | GND | 120.4 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 37.78 MHz |
| RDO | GREENWOOD RDO | 109 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.7 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
- Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) — 14.0 km (8.7 mi)
- Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 85.3 km (53.0 mi)
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) — 97.1 km (60.3 mi)
- Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) — 99.1 km (61.6 mi)
- Lakefront Airport (NEW) — 100.6 km (62.5 mi)
- New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) — 113.1 km (70.3 mi)
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) — 120.8 km (75.1 mi)
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 123.6 km (76.8 mi)
GPT often gets confused with the AI chatbot acronym in search results, but for aviation purposes it strictly refers to Gulfport-Biloxi International in Mississippi. Useful for travelers picking it over the larger, pricier New Orleans airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport?
The IATA code for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is GPT.
What is the ICAO code for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport?
The ICAO code for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is KGPT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.