Seymour Johnson Air Force Base — Goldsboro, United States
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Distance & flight time from GSB
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
GSB designates Seymour Johnson Air Force Base near Goldsboro, North Carolina, home to the 4th Fighter Wing flying F-15E Strike Eagles and a KC-135 refueling squadron. Though primarily military, the base holds a civilian IATA code because it has historically accommodated limited public and charter flight operations alongside Air Force missions. Seymour Johnson has been an active installation since World War II, later becoming a key East Coast strike fighter base within Air Combat Command. The surrounding Goldsboro community has a long-standing relationship with the base, with many residents employed there or connected through military family ties. GSB reflects the dual civilian-military designation pattern seen in several U.S. Air Force facilities.
Runways at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11760 ft (3584 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 31.762 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 128.025 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 119.7 MHz |
| GND | GND | 138.1 MHz |
| MISC | ACC SOF | 37.61 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 32.392 MHz |
| POST | 916TH COMD POST | 31.1 MHz |
| POST | 4FW COMD POST | 31.1 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.25 MHz |
Airports near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB)
- Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) — 31.9 km (19.8 mi)
- Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) — 57.8 km (35.9 mi)
- Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) — 61.7 km (38.3 mi)
- Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) — 65.0 km (40.4 mi)
- Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) — 88.5 km (55.0 mi)
- Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) — 91.6 km (56.9 mi)
- Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) — 92.1 km (57.2 mi)
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — 95.8 km (59.5 mi)
Travelers researching GSB should note it is an active military installation, not a public commercial airport; access for the general public flying into Goldsboro is limited to specific charter arrangements.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is GSB.
What is the ICAO code for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is KGSB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.