KGGE

MVFR

GEORGETOWN COUNTY

GEORGETOWN · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
39.5'
Longest RWY
6,005'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGGE
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,039.5'
MSL · field 39.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KGGE

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KGGE 271835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC023 15/09 A3021 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-311 ft
Ceiling
2,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GGE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM TAYLOR
Address
129 AIRPORT RD., GEORGETOWN SC 29440

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2100

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 05
033°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 033° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,040 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2333° / 213°6,005 ftASPHStandard L
11/2993° / 273°4,539 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)ODALS
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)68', tree, 2149' from thr, 349' R of cntrln, slope 28
29104', tree, 1408' from thr, 38' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 05
KGGE · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • Ground communication outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Myrtle Beach clearance delivery.Show FAA
  • Runway 11/29 is closed to aircraft 12,500 pounds and over.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable via ground communication outlet, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 5/23 has medium intensity runway lighting. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 5 and 23. Runway 05 has runway end identifier lights and omnidirectional approach lighting system from 0300 to 1000 hours on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Pavement classification rating value is 220/F/A/X/T for runway 05/23.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFixed base operator is Seven Rivers Aviation, phone 843-527-7516.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFax number is 843-545-3413.Show FAA
  • 11/29Runway surface is very rough with grass growing through the cracks on runway 11/29.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGGE

Answer card
ICAO
KGGE
Name
GEORGETOWN COUNTY
Location
GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
39.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,039.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Georgetown County Airport sits in Georgetown, South Carolina. Field elevation is 39.5 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,005 ft on runway 05/23. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here.

Seven Rivers Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call them at (843) 527-7516 before arrival if you need ramp or fuel status. Runway 05/23 has medium intensity lighting. It also has PAPI on both ends, runway end identifier lights on runway 05 and an omnidirectional approach lighting system from 0300 to 1000 on CTAF. Runway 11/29 is shorter at 4,539 ft. The published remarks also note that runway 11/29 has a very rough surface with grass growing through the cracks. It is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb.

This is an uncontrolled field with Myrtle Beach approach frequencies in the area. Expect to work CTAF 123.0 and verify current procedures before you go. The airport has been around since before 1958. For any current noise, lighting, or operational changes, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or Seven Rivers Aviation directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KGGE?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 6,005 ft. It is the better choice if you want the longest pavement and the published lighting package.
Does Georgetown County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KGGE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at KGGE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KGGE towered or uncontrolled?
KGGE has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 and monitor local traffic closely, especially when runway 05/23 lighting is in use.
Which FBO is on the field at KGGE?
Seven Rivers Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (843) 527-7516 for current service status before arrival.
Is runway 11/29 usable for larger aircraft at KGGE?
Runway 11/29 is 4,539 ft long. The published remarks also say it is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb, so verify your aircraft weight and runway condition before planning to use it.
What runway lighting is available at KGGE?
Runway 05/23 has medium intensity runway lighting. The remarks also note PAPI on runways 5 and 23, plus REIL on runway 05 and an omnidirectional approach lighting system from 0300 to 1000 on CTAF.
How rough is runway 11/29 at KGGE?
The published remarks say runway 11/29 is very rough with grass growing through the cracks. That is a good reason to inspect the current runway condition before you commit to it.

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