KGNC

VFR

GAINES COUNTY

SEMINOLE · TEXAS

Elev
3,314.9'
Longest RWY
5,381'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGNC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,314.9'
MSL · field 3,314.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KGNC

Current METAR

Observed 04:35Z

KGNC 280435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 T02311056
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,033 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 S
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
GNC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID MURPHREE
Address
P O BOX 847, SEMINOLE TX 79360

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 08
081°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 081° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,315 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2681° / 261°5,381 ftASPHStandard L
17/35170° / 350°5,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)30', pline, 848' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)30', pline, 1200' from thr, 265' R of cntrln, slope 33
35PAPI 2-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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 35
KGNC · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runways 08/26 and 17/35 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Runway markings on runway 26 are faded.Show FAA
  • 08Runway markings on runway 08 are faded.Show FAA
  • 17There is a 169 foot antenna 410 feet right of the centerline at runway 17.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1After hours service is available by email to Jonathan or by calling 432-955-7672.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the county commissioner.Show FAA
  • ON SITEThe on-site contact email is jonathan@flytexaviation.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGNC

Answer card
ICAO
KGNC
Name
GAINES COUNTY
Location
SEMINOLE, TEXAS
Elevation
3,314.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,314.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,381 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Gaines County Airport sits near Seminole, Texas. Field elevation is 3,314.9 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,381 ft on runway 08/26. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with the current chart and the weather you actually have.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 4,315 ft MSL here. The published remarks matter. Runway markings on 08 and 26 are faded. Runway 17 has a 169 ft antenna about 410 ft right of centerline. The medium intensity runway lights on both runways are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to step them up at night.

FlyTex Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584. This is a high-elevation field in west Texas. Expect density altitude to matter on warm days. Check performance before departure. If you need after-hours help, use the published email contact or call 432-955-7672.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KGNC?
Field elevation is 3,314.9 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and night pattern work.
What is the pattern altitude at Gaines County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That is about 4,315 ft MSL.
Does KGNC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KGNC. Check the current chart and plan on non-precision or visual options only.
Which runway is the longest at KGNC?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway at 5,381 ft asphalt. Runway 17/35 is 5,002 ft asphalt.
Is Gaines County Airport towered?
No. KGNC is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8, so self-announce early and keep the pattern tight.
Which FBO is on the field at KGNC?
FlyTex Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (432) 788-7137 for current service details.
Are the runway lights at KGNC pilot-controlled?
Yes. The medium intensity runway lights on 08/26 and 17/35 are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KGNC?
Watch the high field elevation and the published antenna near runway 17. Runway markings on 08 and 26 are faded, so brief yourself before you taxi and land.

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