KGWO

VFR

GREENWOOD-LEFLORE

GREENWOOD · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
162'
Longest RWY
6,501'18/36
Tower
08:00–18:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR12:53Z
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Before you fly into KGWO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–18:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,162'
MSL · field 162' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KGWO

Current METAR

Observed 12:53Z

KGWO 121253Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02670239
Wind
230° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 24°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,529 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
6 NM E
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BOBBY NORWOOD
Address
502-A AIRPORT RD, GREENWOOD MS 38930

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 6 kt
RWY 23
231°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 231° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,162 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36180° / 0°6,501 ftASPHStandard L
05/23Favored51° / 231°5,011 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18MALSR
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
05VASI 4-box left(3°)53', trees, 963' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 14
23PSIR60', trees, 1100' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 15

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KGWO GREENWOOD-LEFLORE in GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI, showing runways 18/36, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 18
LS · CAT I
GWO
111.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KGWO · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

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 CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN TWR CLSD, ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL MON-FRI 0900-1800, SAT-SUN 1000-1600. FEE FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 662-392-3988, 662-392-8899 OR 662-455-5530 FOR SVC AFT HRS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23AMGR LIMITS GWT RWY 05/23 TO S42, D60 IN UNUSUAL SITUATIONS.

Other notes

  • IN EMERG OR BY APPT.
  • IN EMERG OR BY APPT.
  • PILOTS MUST PRVD THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.
  • 1CLSD 2 DAYS EACH AT THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS, 1 DAY FOR NEW YEAR'S.
  • MANAGERFBO 662-455-4111/455-3000/455-5700/453-9406/455-1826/453-1080.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGWO

Answer card
ICAO
KGWO
Name
GREENWOOD-LEFLORE
Location
GREENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
162 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,162 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-1800
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Greenwood-Leflore Airport sits in Greenwood, Mississippi. Field elevation is 162 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 6,501 ft. Runway 05/23 is 5,011 ft. The tower is open daily from 0800 to 1800. One ILS approach is published for runway 18.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. Magnetic variation is 1°. Cotton Belt Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The FBO can be reached at (662) 455-4111. Published remarks say 100LL is available on a set schedule during the week and weekend. After-hours fuel service is available by phone. Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.

This is a controlled field with published lighting procedures for when the tower is closed. If you are planning a night arrival or a late departure, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the lighting setup before you go. Runway 05/23 also has a published gross weight limit, so check that if you are bringing in a heavier aircraft. For clearance delivery, the remarks direct pilots to Memphis ARTCC. If you need current operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGWO for the longest runway?
The longest runway at KGWO is 18/36. It is 6,501 ft long and asphalt.
What is the pattern altitude at Greenwood-Leflore Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in, then use the published traffic pattern altitude for your aircraft category.
What ILS approaches are available at KGWO?
One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 18.
What are the tower hours at KGWO?
The tower is open from 0800 to 1800.
Which FBO is on the field at Greenwood-Leflore Airport?
Cotton Belt Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL available after hours at KGWO?
Yes. The remarks say after-hours fuel service is available by phone. Call the numbers listed in the current Chart Supplement or contact the FBO directly before arrival.
What should I know about night operations at KGWO when the tower is closed?
The remarks publish specific lighting procedures for runway 18, runway 36, runway 05 and runway 23 when the tower is closed. Review the current Chart Supplement before a night arrival.
Are there any weight limits on runway 05/23 at KGWO?
Yes. The airport manager limits gross weight on runway 05/23 to 42,000 pounds. A 60,000 pound limit may apply in unusual situations.

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