Piedmont Triad International Airport — Greensboro, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search herePiedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro uses the IATA code GSO, with KGSO as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Named for the Piedmont Triad, a tri-city metropolitan cluster encompassing Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, GSO reflects a regional governance model in which multiple North Carolina cities jointly support a single shared commercial airport. The Triad region built its early economic identity around tobacco, textiles, and furniture manufacturing, industries that have since given way to logistics, aviation manufacturing, and healthcare as key employers. Honda Aircraft Company maintains significant operations at the airport, producing business jets, while cargo carrier FedEx operates a major regional sorting hub from the field, giving GSO an outsized role in overnight package logistics for the broader Southeast. Passenger service connects the Triad to major domestic hubs, supporting business travel for the area's diversified manufacturing and corporate base without the congestion found at larger nearby airports.
Runways at Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 9000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASPH |
| 05R/23L | 10001 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 14/32 | 6380 ft (1945 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.55 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
- Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) — 25.9 km (16.1 mi)
- Danville Regional Airport (DAN) — 75.3 km (46.8 mi)
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) — 105.4 km (65.5 mi)
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — 106.3 km (66.1 mi)
- Pope Field (POB) — 132.7 km (82.5 mi)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 134.0 km (83.3 mi)
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) — 136.4 km (84.8 mi)
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) — 136.7 km (84.9 mi)
GSO jointly serves Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point in North Carolina, hosts a major FedEx overnight sorting hub, and also serves as home base for Honda Aircraft Company's business jets.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Piedmont Triad International Airport?
The IATA code for Piedmont Triad International Airport is GSO.
What is the ICAO code for Piedmont Triad International Airport?
The ICAO code for Piedmont Triad International Airport is KGSO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.