Runway 05 at KGON is the departure and landing end for Groton-New London Airport in Groton (New London), Connecticut. The opposite end is Runway 23. Runway 05 has a magnetic heading of 34°. It is 5,000 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. This end has ILS. The published localizer is 111.3. The course is 48° magnetic. Groton-New London is the parent airport name. The field elevation is 9.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 05 is 5.2 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 05
Based on the current METAR wind at KGON.
- Headwind
- -1.0 kt
- Crosswind
- 9.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 96°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 23
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 05
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 20°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 290°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (200°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 20°M for Runway 05
Instrument approaches · Runway 05
LD CAT I RWY 05
GON
111.3
Course 48°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 05 at KGON?
Runway 05 has a magnetic heading of 34°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is Runway 05 at KGON left or right traffic?
Runway 05 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does Runway 05 use at KGON?
Runway 05 has ILS localizer 111.3. The published course is 48° magnetic.
What is the length of Runway 05 at KGON?
Runway 05 is 5,000 ft long. It is 150 ft wide.
What is the surface of Runway 05 at KGON?
Surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Does Runway 05 have an ILS approach at KGON?
Yes. Runway 05 has ILS, listed as LD CAT I. Use the published IAP for current approach details.