KGDA Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Rgnl

Before you fly into KGDA

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,652.7'

MSL · field 652.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +5 · X/W 12 kt L

METAR & TAF KGDA

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KGDA 272235Z AUTO 18013G24KT 150V210 10SM CLR 27/18 A2976 RMK AO2 T02650182

Wind: 180° @ 13G24 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.76 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,448 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KGDA does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPAH (BARKLEY RGNL) · 35.7 NM away. Conditions at KGDA may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KPAH 271751Z 2718/2818 17012KT P6SM SCT029 BKN050 FM271900 18014G24KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 TEMPO 2721/2801 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM280100 20012G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2802/2805 VRB25G40KT 2SM +TSRAGS BKN025CB FM280600 23006KT P6SM SCT040

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 19:00Z

Wind: 170° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 ft, Scattered 2,900 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM SW
VFR sectional: ST LOUIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: LOU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JIM JOHNSON
Phone: 270-965-4242
Address: 500 AIRPORT ROAD, MARION KY 42064

Flight service · Hours

FSS LOU: LOUISVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 13 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

244°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

12 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	64° / 244°	5,001 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	42', trees, 703' from thr, 288' R of cntrln, slope 11
25	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07

KGDA · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07

KGDA · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.85

M21·Muhlenberg County Airport·46.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.02

KCUL·Carmi Municipal Airport·45.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Marion-Crittenden County Airport 122.900(270) 965-4242Phillips 665d ago	$6.10	—

Marion-Crittenden County Airport
122.900(270) 965-4242
100LL
$6.10
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.85atM21Muhlenberg County Airport46.1 nmsave $1.25
Jet A$6.02atKCULCarmi Municipal Airport45.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
Runway condition information is available from the airport manager.Show FAA
Crittenden County Hospital helicopter landing area is located 1 nautical mile southeast of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 7 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 7 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 07/25 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

This airport is for visual flight rules use only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGDA

Answer card

ICAO: KGDA
Name: MARION-CRITTENDEN COUNTY JAMES C JOHNSON RGNL
Location: MARION, KENTUCKY
Elevation: 652.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,652.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

KGDA sits in Marion, Kentucky. The field elevation is 652.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 5,001 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published, so plan on VFR work or verify current approach options before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is marked for VFR use only. That matters here. Clearance delivery for IFR coordination goes through Memphis ARTCC by phone. There is no local tower.

Marion-Crittenden County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the field at (270) 965-4242 for current service details before arrival. The runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. REILs are installed on both runway ends. PAPI is also installed on 07 and 25.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to verify are the VFR-only status, the lack of published ILS and runway condition information with the airport manager. A hospital helicopter landing area sits 1 NM southeast of the airport. Keep that in mind when scanning the area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGDA?

KGDA has one runway, 07/25. It is 5,001 ft long. That gives you a straightforward single-runway setup for planning takeoff and landing distances.

Is KGDA towered?

No. KGDA has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic. Coordinate IFR clearance by phone with Memphis ARTCC if needed.

What is the pattern altitude at KGDA?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KGDA have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KGDA. Check the current Chart Supplement if you need to confirm other instrument options before departure.

Which fuel is available on the field at KGDA?

The on-field FBO is Marion-Crittenden County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (270) 965-4242 for current service details before you go.

What are the runway lights and visual aids at KGDA?

Runway 07/25 has medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. REILs are active on both ends. PAPI is installed on runways 7 and 25.

Is KGDA VFR only?

Yes. The published remarks say this airport is for VFR use only. If you are planning IFR, verify current options with the airport operator and the current Chart Supplement before filing.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at KGDA?

For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. That is the published contact in the remarks.

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