KGLR Gaylord Regional Airport

Before you fly into KGLR

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,328.1'

MSL · field 1,328.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 27

H/W +14 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KGLR

Current METAR

Observed 17:09Z

KGLR 121709Z AUTO 25015G25KT 10SM BKN029 20/13 A2979 RMK AO2 T02000128

Wind: 250° @ 15G25 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,408 ft
Ceiling: 2,900 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KGLR does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPLN (PELLSTON RGNL/EMMET COUNTY) · 33.7 NM away. Conditions at KGLR may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 18:00Z–13 18:00Z

TAF KPLN 121722Z 1218/1318 25010G20KT P6SM SCT024 FM122000 24015G25KT P6SM FEW140 FM130300 25006KT P6SM FEW230 FM130800 24009G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW240 FM131100 22012G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060 FM131500 23014G27KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN050

BASEVFR

12 18:00Z–12 20:00Z

Wind: 250° at 10 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,400 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: LAKE HURON
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: GLR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: SHARI RIVEST
Phone: 989-732-4218
Address: PO BOX 1396, GAYLORD MI 49734-5396

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN: LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MAY-OCT · 0730-1800
NOV-APR · 0630-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 15 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 27

264°M

Head/Tail

+14 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	84° / 264°	6,579 ft	ASPH	Standard L
18/36	174° / 354°	4,200 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	58', tree, 2040' from thr, 213' R of cntrln, slope 31
27	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	38', pole, 1117' from thr, 278' R of cntrln, slope 24
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
36	—	—	—	—	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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KGLR GAYLORD RGNL in GAYLORD, MICHIGAN, showing runways 09/27, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 09

LS · CAT I

GLR

111.1

ILS OR LOC RWY 09

KGLR · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 09

KGLR · 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): HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AMB,CARGO,CHTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.40

KHTL·Roscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport·39.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KGOV·Crawford County Air Terminal·20 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Gaylord Regional Airport 122.800(989) 732-4218 WebsiteAvfuel2d ago	$7.50SS $7.25	—

Gaylord Regional Airport
122.800(989) 732-4218
100LL
$7.50
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKHTLRoscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport39.2 nmsave $2.10
Jet A$7.00atKGOVCrawford County Air Terminal20 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
MIL TRG ACT INVOF ARPT ASSOCD WITH R-4201A/B.
ADMIN BLDG ACES 5-3-2-1.
FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MALSR RWY 09; REIL RWY 27, 18, & 36; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 18, & 36; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLSUBJ AFT HRS CALL-IN FEE.

Approach & departure obstructions

36PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT & 7 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

LDG FEE FOR TURBINE, JET, & TWIN-ENG ACFT WAIVED WITH MNM FUEL PURCHASE. OVNGT PRKG FEE.
OVNGT PRKG FEE.
3FOR ATTENDANT AFT HRS CALL AMGR. UNATNDD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, & NEW YEARS DAY.
MANAGERCELL 989-390-5980.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGLR

Answer card

ICAO: KGLR
Name: GAYLORD RGNL
Location: GAYLORD, MICHIGAN
Elevation: 1,328.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,328.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 09/27 · 6,579 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 250° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 27

Gaylord Regional Airport sits in Gaylord, Michigan. The field elevation is 1,328.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 6,579 ft. Runway 18/36 is 4,200 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures say otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 2,328 ft MSL.

An ILS is published for runway 09. The lighting setup is useful after dark. MALSR is on runway 09. REIL is available on 27, 18 and 36. PAPI is available on all four runway ends. High intensity lighting serves 09 and 27. Medium intensity lighting serves 18 and 36. The on-field FBO is Gaylord Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the field at (989) 732-4218 for current service details.

Plan for wildlife on the field. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Military training activity also occurs nearby in restricted areas R-4201A and R-4201B. For clearance delivery, if Flight Service is not available, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. The airport manager can also be reached at 989-390-5980. Check current procedures before arrival if you are operating at night or in low visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGLR?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless local procedures say otherwise. That is about 2,328 ft MSL at this field.

Is Gaylord Regional Airport towered?

No. KGLR is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic. Coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.

What is the longest runway at KGLR?

Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 6,579 ft asphalt. That is the runway to look at first if you need the most pavement.

Does KGLR have an ILS approach?

Yes. There is 1 ILS approach published for runway 09. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for approach details and minima.

Which runway lighting is available at Gaylord Regional Airport?

Runway 09 has MALSR and high intensity lighting. Runway 27 has REIL and high intensity lighting. Runways 18 and 36 have REIL, PAPI and medium intensity lighting.

Which FBO is on the field at KGLR?

Gaylord Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (989) 732-4218 for current services and after-hours handling.

Are there wildlife hazards at KGLR?

Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Give yourself extra attention on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Is there anything special to know before flying into KGLR at night?

The field has runway lighting and an ILS on 09. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for any current lighting or operational notes before a night arrival.

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