KGHW

VFR

GLENWOOD MUNI

GLENWOOD · MINNESOTA

Elev
1,393.9'
Longest RWY
4,500'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR13:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGHW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,393.9'
MSL · field 1,393.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +9 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KGHW

Current METAR

Observed 13:35Z

KGHW 281335Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 T00351021 $
Wind
320° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -2°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
177 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
TWIN CITIES
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
GHW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID IVERSON
Address
137 E. MINNESOTA AVE, GLENWOOD MN 56334

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1530

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 10 kt
RWY 33
338°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 338° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,394 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored158° / 338°4,500 ftASPHStandard L
05/2354° / 234°2,778 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)
33PAPI 4-box left(3°)
058', other, 139' from thr, 78' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 15
KGHW · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AVNCS,SALES

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
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

  • For clearance delivery if unable via ground communications outlet, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center and flight services.Show FAA
  • Runway 05/23 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the precision approach path indicator on runways 15 and 33, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Runway 05-23 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 05There is an irrigation boom obstruction near runway 05.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGHW

Answer card
ICAO
KGHW
Name
GLENWOOD MUNI
Location
GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA
Elevation
1,393.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,393.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Glenwood Muni sits in Glenwood, Minnesota. Field elevation is 1,393.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 4,500 ft asphalt. Runway 05/23 is 2,778 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use standard light-piston pattern planning at 1,000 ft AGL and verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The field has one on-field FBO, Glenwood Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 05/23 is not plowed in winter. There is an irrigation boom obstruction near runway 05. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate the PAPI on runways 15 and 33. For clearance delivery, if you cannot get it through the ground communications outlet, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. The field also has a ground communications outlet on 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and flight services. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KGHW?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway. It is 4,500 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on for most arrivals and departures.
Does Glenwood Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KGHW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KGHW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard light-piston pattern planning at 1,000 ft AGL and verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.
Is KGHW towered?
No. Glenwood Muni is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting changes.
Which runway at KGHW has lights and how do you brighten them?
Runway 15/33 has medium intensity runway lights preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity and activate the PAPI on runways 15 and 33.
What fuel is available on the field at Glenwood Muni?
The on-field FBO is Glenwood Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
Are there any runway hazards or seasonal issues at KGHW?
Yes. There is an irrigation boom obstruction near runway 05. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. Runway 05/23 is not plowed during winter months.
How do I get clearance delivery at KGHW if I cannot use the ground communications outlet?
The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 if clearance delivery cannot be obtained via the ground communications outlet. The field also has a ground communications outlet on 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and flight services.

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