KGMU

VFR

GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN

GREENVILLE · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
1,048'
Longest RWY
5,393'01/19
Tower
07:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
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Before you fly into KGMU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,848'
MSL · field 1,048' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KGMU

Current METAR

Observed 23:53Z

KGMU 272353Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01940083 10217 20172 53002
Wind
130° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,482 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
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,848 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
GMU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES STEPHENS
Address
100 TOWER DR, UNIT 2, GREENVILLE SC 29607

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1900
  • MON-FRI · 0600-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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130° · 6 kt
RWY 10
086°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 086° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,848 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19356° / 176°5,393 ftASPH19 R
10/28Favored86° / 266°4,000 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF35', tree, 1247' from thr, 293' R of cntrln, slope 29
19PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)117', tree, 2580' from thr, 406' R of cntrln, slope 20
103,998'3,998'3,728'3,463'36', tree, 707' from thr, 188' R of cntrln, slope 14
283,998'3,998'3,733'3,463'PAPI 2-box left(3°)31', tree, 444' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 7

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

ILS · 1

RWY 01
LS · CAT I
GMU
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 01
KGMU · 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/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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

  • No aircraft are permitted on taxiways C or D when aircraft greater than 12,500 pounds are operating on runway 10/28.Show FAA
  • Runway 10/28 is restricted to small aircraft less than 12,500 pounds when aircraft are operating on taxiways C or D.Show FAA
  • Aircraft operate in the Greenville Airport traffic area south through east. Be alert for jet and conventional traffic descending on the Greenville-Spartanburg localizer course.Show FAA
  • Aircraft inbound from the south-southwest or on the ILS runway 01 approach should be alert for traffic 4.5 miles south operating in the Donaldson Field Airport traffic pattern at 1800 feet or below.Show FAA
  • No overnight parking is permitted on helipads.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 864-242-4777.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Air traffic control lighting is controlled. When the tower is closed, activate MALSR runway 01, REIL runway 19, high intensity runway lights runway 01/19, perimeter lights H1 and H2, and taxiway lights on the CTAF frequency. REIL runway 28 and PAPI runway 01, 19, and 28 are available. Medium intensity runway lights runway 10/28 are unavailable when the tower is closed.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19An engineered material arresting system is installed 157 feet in length by 113 feet in width at the departure end of runway 01.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Multiple trees 89 feet from the runway 10 pavement end are close-in obstacles.Show FAA
  • 28The runway 28 approach has an obstacle clearance slope of 36 to 1 at the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 10The runway 10 approach has an obstacle clearance slope of 28 to 1 at the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959; helipads are conditional. See airspace letter dated January 24, 1990 for conditions.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for light aircraft and 1000 feet above ground level for heavy aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KGMU

Answer card
ICAO
KGMU
Name
GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN
Location
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
1,048 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,848 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 5,393 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Greenville Downtown Airport sits in Greenville, South Carolina. Field elevation is 1,048 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 01/19 at 5,393 ft. Runway 10/28 is 4,000 ft. The tower is open 0700-2200. When the tower is closed, lighting is controlled from the CTAF frequency. One ILS is published for runway 01.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. That is 1,848 ft MSL. Heavy aircraft use 1,000 ft AGL. Vantage Aviation, formerly Greenville Jet Center, is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call the airport manager before arrival if you need the current guidance.

There are a few operational items to brief before you go. Runway 28 has an obstacle clearance slope issue at the displaced threshold. Runway 10 has one too. Taxiways C and D have restrictions when aircraft over 12,500 lb are operating on runway 10/28. Aircraft inbound from the south-southwest or on the ILS runway 01 approach should watch for traffic near Donaldson Field. This is a busy local area with jet and conventional traffic. If you are new to the field, get the current Chart Supplement and review the lighting setup before a night arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGMU?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. That is 1,848 ft MSL. Heavy aircraft use 1,000 ft AGL.
What are the tower hours at Greenville Downtown?
The tower is open 0700-2200. Outside those hours, lighting is controlled from the CTAF frequency.
Does KGMU have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published and it serves runway 01.
What is the longest runway at KGMU?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 5,393 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KGMU?
Vantage Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there noise abatement procedures at Greenville Downtown?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 864-242-4777 for the current guidance before you fly in.
Can I expect any runway or taxiway restrictions at KGMU?
Yes. Taxiways C and D are restricted when aircraft over 12,500 lb are operating on runway 10/28. Runway 10/28 is also restricted to small aircraft under 12,500 lb when those taxiways are in use.
What should I know before a night arrival at KGMU?
When the tower is closed, runway and taxiway lighting is activated on the CTAF frequency. The published remarks also say medium intensity runway lights on 10/28 are unavailable when the tower is closed.

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