KGSO

VFR

PIEDMONT TRIAD INTL

GREENSBORO · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
925.5'
Longest RWY
10,001'05R/23L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
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Before you fly into KGSO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,925.5'
MSL · field 925.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05R
H/W +6 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KGSO

Current METAR

Observed 21:54Z

KGSO 272154Z 07007KT 030V120 10SM SCT250 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02110056
Wind
070° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,582 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
7 NM W
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
GSO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN BAKER
Address
1000A TED JOHNSON PKWY, GREENSBORO NC 27409

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
070° · 7 kt
RWY 05R
038°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05R · 038° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,926 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05R/23LFavored38° / 218°10,001 ftASPHStandard L
05L/23R38° / 218°9,000 ftASPHStandard L
14/32127° / 307°6,380 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05R10,001'10,001'10,001'10,001'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
23L10,001'10,001'9,601'9,601'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
05L9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
23R9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
146,380'6,380'6,380'6,380'
326,380'6,380'6,380'6,380'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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 5

RWY 05L
LD · CAT III
LLG
109.55
RWY 05R
LD · CAT II
LZY
111.9
RWY 23L
LS · CAT II
HIH
109.3
RWY 23R
LD · CAT I
IDB
109.55
RWY 32
LD · CAT I
GFN
111.15
ILS OR LOC RWY 05L
KGSO · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Aircraft with wingspan greater than 171 feet are prohibited from using taxiway E.Show FAA
  • Taxiway E portions between taxiway J and taxiway H are not visible from the tower. Taxiway K northeast of taxiway K6 is closed except for cargo aircraft.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Greensboro Approach at 743-222-6129 if unable on VHF 121.75.Show FAA
  • Due to noise sensitive areas, aircraft performing practice approaches shall use runway 05R-23L.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32Pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 850/F/C/W/T.Show FAA
  • 05R/23LPavement classification rating value for runway 05R/23L is 1080/F/C/W/T.Show FAA
  • 05L/23RPavement classification rating value for runway 05L/23R is 770/F/C/W/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1958.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGSO

Answer card
ICAO
KGSO
Name
PIEDMONT TRIAD INTL
Location
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
925.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,925.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
05R/23L · 10,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
5
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05R

Piedmont Triad Intl is in Greensboro, North Carolina. The field elevation is 925.5 ft MSL. It has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is 10,001 ft on 05R/23L. The tower is open 24 hours. Five ILS approaches are published for runway ends 05L, 05R, 23L, 23R and 32.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the standard pattern about 1,925.5 ft MSL here. The airport sits in a busy Class C environment. Expect normal towered-airport sequencing. Be ready for runway assignment changes.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Koury Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Published remarks call out noise-sensitive areas. Practice approaches should use 05R/23L. Taxiway E has tower blind spots between J and H. Taxiway K northeast of K6 is closed except for cargo aircraft. Aircraft over 171 ft wingspan are not allowed on taxiway E. If you need clearance delivery and VHF 121.75 is not working, Greensboro Approach can be reached at 743-222-6129.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGSO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,925.5 ft MSL at KGSO.
Is KGSO in Class C airspace?
Yes. The facts list a Class C frequency at KGSO. If you need the exact lateral and vertical limits, check the current sectional or the current Chart Supplement.
What are the tower hours at Piedmont Triad Intl?
The tower is open 24 hours.
Which ILS approaches are available at KGSO?
The facts show 5 ILS approach ends. They are runway 05L, 05R, 23L, 23R and 32.
What is the longest runway at KGSO?
The longest runway is 05R/23L at 10,001 ft. That is the best fit for heavier aircraft or longer performance margins.
Which FBOs are on the field at Piedmont Triad Intl?
Signature Aviation and Koury Aviation are on the field. Signature carries 100LL and Jet A. Koury carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there any noise-sensitive procedure at KGSO?
Yes. Published remarks say practice approaches should use runway 05R/23L because of noise-sensitive areas. If you need more detail, check the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any taxiway restrictions pilots should know about at KGSO?
Yes. Taxiway E has areas not visible from the tower between J and H. Taxiway K northeast of K6 is closed except for cargo aircraft. Aircraft with wingspan greater than 171 ft are prohibited from using taxiway E.

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