KGBR

VFR

GREAT BARRINGTON

GREAT BARRINGTON · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
739.4'
Longest RWY
2,579'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGBR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,739.4'
MSL · field 739.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KGBR

KGBR does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPSF (PITTSFIELD MUNI) · 15.4 NM away. Conditions at KGBR may differ.

METAR · KPSF

Observed 20:54Z

KPSF 272054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP212 T02061011 56008 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,314 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH SOLAN
Address
70 EGREMONT PLAIN RD., 70 EGREMONT PLAIN RD., GREAT BARRINGTON MA 01230

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 11
082°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,739 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/2982° / 262°2,579 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1130', trees, 425' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 7
2957', trees, 1000' from thr, 210' R of cntrln, slope 14

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
KGBR · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Touch-and-go landings are not authorized.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Practice VFR GPS approaches to runway 11 are not authorized when runway 29 is in use for student traffic.Show FAA
  • The compass rose adjacent to the airport is not certified.Show FAA
  • There is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 11 has activated runway end identifier lights. Low intensity runway lights are on runway 11/29 and operate on frequency 121.6.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29There is a 15-foot road in the primary surface area near runway 29.Show FAA
  • 11The lighted threshold on runway 11 is relocated 170 feet; 2,409 feet of runway is usable for night operations.Show FAA
  • 29The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 29 is 19 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
  • Aviation credit cards are not accepted.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KGBR

Answer card
ICAO
KGBR
Name
GREAT BARRINGTON
Location
GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
739.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,739.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 2,579 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Great Barrington Airport (KGBR) sits in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 739.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 2,579 ft asphalt, so plan for a short-field mindset. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Albany Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services on 132.825 and 307.2. Berkshire Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized. Runway 11 has REILs. Low intensity runway lights are installed on 11/29 and operate on 121.6. The lighted threshold on runway 11 is relocated 170 ft, so only 2,409 ft is usable for night operations. Runway 29 has a displaced threshold and a 15 ft road in the primary surface area near that end.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius. Practice VFR GPS approaches to runway 11 are not authorized when runway 29 is in use for student traffic. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or Berkshire Aviation before you go if you need current operational details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGBR and which runway is longest?
KGBR has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 2,579 ft long, so that is also the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at Great Barrington Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KGBR. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KGBR?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Great Barrington Airport towered?
No. KGBR is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KGBR?
Berkshire Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (413) 528-1010 for current service details.
Are touch-and-go landings allowed at KGBR?
No. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized at this airport.
What should I know about runway 11 at night?
Runway 11 has a relocated lighted threshold. The published usable runway length for night operations on 11 is 2,409 ft.
Are there any special operating notes for runway 29 at KGBR?
Yes. The published remarks note a 15 ft road in the primary surface area near runway 29. The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on 29 is 19 to 1.

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