KGDM

VFR

GARDNER MUNI

GARDNER · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
954.1'
Longest RWY
3,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGDM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,954.1'
MSL · field 954.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KGDM

KGDM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFIT (FITCHBURG MUNI) · 11.4 NM away. Conditions at KGDM may differ.

METAR · KFIT

Observed 20:52Z

KFIT 272052Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP237 T02060000 55008
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,531 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ISABELLE DAVIS
Address
GARDNER CITY HALL, 95 PLEASANT ST, ROOM 214, GARDNER MA 01440

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 36
331°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 331° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,954 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored151° / 331°3,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18150', trees, 800' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 4
3615', trees, 300' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 6

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

RNAV (GPS)-B
KGDM · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

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
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • NORDO aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 18 and 36; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 18 and 36 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGDM

Answer card
ICAO
KGDM
Name
GARDNER MUNI
Location
GARDNER, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
954.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,954.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Gardner Muni sits in Gardner, Massachusetts. The field elevation is 954.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, at 3,001 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Gardner Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (978) 821-2803 for current service details before you go.

A few published remarks matter here. NORDO aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Wildlife is also on and in the vicinity of the airport. Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on 18 and 36. They are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. For a first-time arrival, plan for an uncontrolled field with local traffic, possible wildlife and a relatively short paved runway at a higher-than-sea-level elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGDM and what surface does it have?
KGDM has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,001 ft long and asphalt.
Does Gardner Muni have a control tower?
No. KGDM is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KGDM?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KGDM. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Is there an ILS at KGDM?
No ILS approaches are published for KGDM. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR into the field.
Which FBO is on the field at KGDM?
Gardner Aviation Services is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (978) 821-2803 for current service details before arrival.
What should I know about night operations at KGDM?
Runway 18 and 36 have medium intensity lighting. The runway end identifier lights are active too. Lighting is controlled by CTAF 122.8.
Are there wildlife or NORDO concerns at KGDM?
Yes. The published remarks say NORDO aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Wildlife is also on and in the vicinity of the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.
What is the field elevation at KGDM?
The field elevation is 954.1 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.

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