Runways · KGBD

Runways at Great Bend Muni headings, length, surface and ILS (KGBD)

GREAT BEND MUNI · GREAT BEND, KANSAS

Runway system
Non-towered
2
runways
Longest
7,852 ft
ILS
1
Surface
CONC · ASPH

Great Bend Muni (KGBD) has 2 runways. The longest is Runway 17/35 at 7,852 ft by 100 ft, concrete. Runway 11/29 is 4,706 ft by 75 ft, asphalt. ILS is available on Runway 35. The field elevation is 1,886.7 ft MSL. This is a non-towered field, so expect self-announced traffic and standard pilot coordination in the pattern. No runway-specific noise abatement notes are published. No LAHSO notes are published. For current airport data, use the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KGBD.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 16 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,887 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
17/35172° / 352°7,852 ft100 ftCONCStandard L
11/29112° / 292°4,706 ft75 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. At KGBD, there is no control tower, so pilots sequence themselves in the pattern. Watch for self-announce calls on CTAF and keep a sharp scan on base and final. No right-traffic exceptions are published. No runway-specific pattern notes are published.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KGBD have?
KGBD has 2 runways.
What is the longest runway at Great Bend Muni?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway. It is 7,852 ft long and 100 ft wide.
Which runway at KGBD has ILS?
Runway 35 has ILS.
What is the surface of Runway 17/35?
Runway 17/35 is concrete.
What is the surface of Runway 11/29?
Runway 11/29 is asphalt.
Is Great Bend Muni towered?
No. KGBD has no control tower.
What pattern altitude should I use at KGBD?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless ATC or local procedures say otherwise.