KGXY

VFR

GREELEY-WELD COUNTY

GREELEY · COLORADO

Elev
4,696.8'
Longest RWY
10,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:56Z
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Before you fly into KGXY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,496.8'
MSL · field 4,696.8' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KGXY

Current METAR

Observed 16:56Z

KGXY 271656Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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 E
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 5,497 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
GXY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COOPER ANDERSON
Address
PO BOX 727, GREELEY CO 80632

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 17
169°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 169° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,497 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35169° / 349°10,000 ftASPHStandard L
10/2897° / 277°5,801 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)
28VASI 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 · 1

RWY 35
LD · CAT I
DCI
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 35
KGXY · 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/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Aircraft departing runway 28 should avoid a southbound turn prior to crossing runway 10 threshold.Show FAA
  • Wildlife and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 35 is preferred when wind is less than 5 knots. Runway 35 is preferred for touch-and-go landings.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 is the preferred use when crosswind component exceeds 12 knots on runway 10/28.Show FAA
  • Oil drilling rigs up to 120 feet are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Be alert for intensive United States Air Force student training in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runways 10/28 and 17/35, and runway end identifier lights are on runways 10, 28, 17, and 35, activated by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 10, 17, and 35, and a visual approach slope indicator is on runway 28, all operational 24 hours.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10There is a 10-foot dirt access road at the threshold and parallel to the extended centerline; 9-foot crops are 140 feet from the threshold 90 feet left and right of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1Coordinate after hour airport access with FBOs by calling 970-336-4866 or 970-351-8957.Show FAA
  • 1For attendance after hours call 970-336-3010.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGXY

Answer card
ICAO
KGXY
Name
GREELEY-WELD COUNTY
Location
GREELEY, COLORADO
Elevation
4,696.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,496.8 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 10,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Greeley-Weld County Airport sits in Greeley, Colorado at 4,696.8 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 10,000 ft. The other is 5,801 ft. There is no control tower, so expect CTAF traffic flow and self-announced position calls on 122.7.

The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which puts the traffic pattern at 5,496.8 ft MSL. One ILS is published for runway 35. Peak Flight Support is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need after-hours access or attendance.

This is a busy high-plains field with some operational details worth planning for. Runway 17/35 is the preferred runway when the crosswind on 10/28 gets above 12 knots. Runway 35 is also preferred when wind is less than 5 knots. It is the preferred runway for touch-and-go work too. Watch for oil drilling rigs up to 120 ft near the airport. Wildlife and birds are also reported in and around the field. If you depart runway 28, avoid a southbound turn before crossing the runway 10 threshold. The lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. It has medium intensity lights and runway end identifier lights on both runways.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGXY?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 5,496.8 ft MSL at Greeley-Weld County.
Does KGXY have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 35. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you fly.
Is Greeley-Weld County Airport towered?
No. KGXY has no control tower, so use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic calls.
Which runway is preferred at KGXY in light winds?
Runway 35 is preferred when wind is less than 5 knots. It is also the preferred runway for touch-and-go landings.
What runway should I use at KGXY with a crosswind?
Runway 17/35 is the preferred use when the crosswind component exceeds 12 knots on runway 10/28. Use the current wind and runway conditions before choosing.
Which FBO is on the field at KGXY?
Peak Flight Support is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current services and after-hours access.
Are there any runway or terrain hazards at KGXY?
Published remarks call out oil drilling rigs up to 120 ft in and near the airport. Wildlife and birds are also reported nearby. Runway 28 departures should avoid a southbound turn before crossing the runway 10 threshold.
What are the runway lengths at KGXY?
KGXY has two asphalt runways. Runway 17/35 is 10,000 ft. Runway 10/28 is 5,801 ft.

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