KGYH

VFR

DONALDSON FLD

GREENVILLE · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
955.9'
Longest RWY
8,000'05/23
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR21:47Z
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Before you fly into KGYH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,755.9'
MSL · field 955.9' + 1,800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KGYH

Current METAR

Observed 21:47Z

KGYH 272147Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3015
Wind
110° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,740 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 S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
1,800 ft AGL · 2,756 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
GYH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANNY MOYD
Address
2 EXCHANGE ST, GREENVILLE SC 29605

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-1900

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

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110° · 6 kt
RWY 05
033°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 033° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,756 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored33° / 213°8,000 ftCONC05 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3.22°)MALSR
23PAPI 4-box left(4.14°)42', trees, 1600' from thr, 650' R of cntrln, slope 33

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
GYH
108.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KGYH · 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
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR

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

  • Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 79 feet without prior coordination with airport management.Show FAA
  • Limited parking and ramp are closed to all traffic except military rotary-wing aircraft with 24-hour prior permission required. Contact arranging operations at 803-299-5214. Operations are from 1230 to 2200 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. Limited transient maintenance is available for CH47 and UH72 aircraft only.Show FAA
  • Surface conditions are not reported daily from 9 PM to 7 AM local time.Show FAA
  • Arranging operations point is located at 41.3 308.7. For remarks contact arranging operations at 803-299-5214 (Greenville operations).Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR lighting is activated for runway 05; high intensity runway lights are available for runways 05 and 23 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value for runway 05/23 is 440 rigid commercial wide taxiway.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 23_BAK-14Runway 23 has a BAK-14 arresting device located 1703 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 05_BAK-14Runway 05 has a BAK-14 arresting device located 1502 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to aircraft rescue and firefighting operations for aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats except with 24-hour prior permission required by calling the airport manager at 864-277-3152.Show FAA

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Key facts · KGYH

Answer card
ICAO
KGYH
Name
DONALDSON FLD
Location
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
955.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,755.9 ft MSL (1,800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 8,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Donaldson Fld sits in Greenville, South Carolina. Field elevation is 955.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 8,000 ft long and paved concrete. The tower is open from 0700 to 2100 local. The field has one ILS approach, published for runway 05. Pattern altitude is 1,800 ft AGL, which is 2,755.9 ft MSL.

This is a controlled field with published traffic and lighting details that matter on arrival. MALSR lighting is available for runway 05. High intensity runway lights are available for runways 05 and 23. They are controlled by CTAF. The airport also has published remarks that affect operations. Parking is limited. The ramp is closed to all traffic except military rotary-wing aircraft with 24-hour prior permission. Operations are listed from 1230 to 2200 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. Surface conditions are not reported daily from 9 PM to 7 AM local time.

On the field, Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems carries JET_A_PRIST. Vantage Aviation carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A_PRIST. First-time pilots should pay close attention to the published restrictions before planning a stop here. Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 79 feet without prior coordination. Runway 23 has a BAK-14 arresting device. Runway 05 has one too. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or FBO directly before arrival if your operation is anything out of the ordinary.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KGYH?
Pattern altitude is 1,800 ft AGL. That works out to 2,755.9 ft MSL at Donaldson Fld.
What runway does KGYH use for the ILS?
The published ILS is for runway 05. There is one ILS approach listed for the field.
What are the tower hours at Donaldson Fld?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100 local. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind.
Which FBOs are on the field at KGYH?
Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems is on the field. It carries JET_A_PRIST. Vantage Aviation is also on the field. It carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A_PRIST.
Is there any ramp or parking restriction at KGYH?
Yes. Published remarks say parking is limited. The ramp is closed to all traffic except military rotary-wing aircraft with 24-hour prior permission.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KGYH?
Watch the published access limits. Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 79 feet without prior coordination. Runway 05 and 23 also have BAK-14 arresting devices noted in the remarks.
Does KGYH have runway lighting for night operations?
Yes. MALSR lighting is published for runway 05. High intensity runway lights are available for runways 05 and 23. They are controlled by CTAF.
Is KGYH suitable for larger aircraft?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator first. The remarks note ramp restrictions. They also note a wingspan limit on Taxiway A and an ARFF limitation for aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats unless prior permission is arranged.

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