KGVL

VFR

LEE GILMER MEML

GAINESVILLE · GEORGIA

Elev
1,276.9'
Longest RWY
5,496'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGVL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,276.9'
MSL · field 1,276.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KGVL

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KGVL 271853Z AUTO VRB06KT 8SM CLR 19/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01940106
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,741 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
0 NM S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
GVL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LISA POOLE
Address
PO BOX 2496, GAINESVILLE GA 30503-2496

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt
RWY 05
038°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 038° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,277 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored38° / 218°5,496 ftASPHStandard L
11/29105° / 285°4,003 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
055,496'5,496'5,370'5,370'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR23', trees, 269' from thr, 493' R of cntrln, slope 3
235,496'5,496'5,496'5,100'PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', trees, 279' from thr, 479' R of cntrln, slope 5
114,001'4,001'3,881'3,770'42', trees, 242' from thr, 111' R of cntrln, slope 1
294,001'4,001'3,890'3,770'42', trees, 494' from thr, 149' 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 05
LD · CAT I
GVL
110.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KGVL · 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 pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Atlanta Approach at 678-364-6131. When the tower is closed, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Deer are present on and in the vicinity of all runways.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, the Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights is active on Runway 05. High Intensity Runway Lights are available on Runways 05 and 23 and are controlled by the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service fuel is available with credit card for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a building 360 feet left, zero feet from the runway edge, and 80 feet from the end of Runway 23.Show FAA
  • 23The approach slope to the displaced threshold on Runway 23 is 32 to 1.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGVL

Answer card
ICAO
KGVL
Name
LEE GILMER MEML
Location
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Elevation
1,276.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,276.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,496 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport is in Gainesville, Georgia. The field elevation is 1,276.9 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is Runway 05/23 at 5,496 ft. Runway 11/29 is 4,003 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. Approach and departure service is handled by Atlanta on 132.475 and 291.1.

The airport has one ILS approach for Runway 05. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 05 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment lights from dusk to dawn. High intensity runway lights are available on Runways 05 and 23. They are controlled on CTAF. There is also 24-hour self-service 100LL with credit card. Deer are present on and near all runways. Runway 23 has a displaced threshold with a steep approach slope. A building sits close to the runway environment near that end. Give that side extra attention on short final.

Champion Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Lanier Flight Center is also on the field. It carries 100LL. For first-time arrivals, plan for a non-towered airport with active approach support, night lighting on Runway 05 and wildlife awareness on every movement area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGVL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KGVL towered?
No. KGVL has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075.
What is the longest runway at KGVL?
The longest runway is 05/23. It is 5,496 ft long and asphalt.
Does KGVL have an ILS approach?
Yes. There is one ILS approach. It serves Runway 05.
Which FBOs are on the field at KGVL?
Champion Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Lanier Flight Center is also on the field. It carries 100LL.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KGVL?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-service fuel is available with credit card for 100LL.
What should I know about night operations at KGVL?
Runway 05 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment lights from dusk to dawn. High intensity runway lights are available on Runways 05 and 23. They are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any runway hazards at KGVL?
Yes. Deer are present on and near all runways. The published remarks also note a building close to the Runway 23 end. They also note a displaced threshold and a steep approach slope to that threshold.

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