KGQQ

VFR

GALION MUNI

GALION · OHIO

Elev
1,224'
Longest RWY
3,504'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGQQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,224'
MSL · field 1,224' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +4 · X/W 16 kt L

METAR & TAF KGQQ

KGQQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMFD (MANSFIELD LAHM RGNL) · 10.3 NM away. Conditions at KGQQ may differ.

METAR · KMFD

Observed 07:52Z

KMFD 280752Z AUTO 15016G25KT 10SM OVC110 14/13 A2978 RMK AO2 RAE17 SLP077 P0003 T01440133
Wind
150° @ 16G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,571 ft
Ceiling
11,000 ft AGL
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 NE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DR HOLBROOK RILES JR
Address
8240 STATE ROUTE 309, GALION OH 44833-9712

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 1000-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 16 kt
RWY 23
220°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
16 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 220° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,224 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored40° / 220°3,504 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)35', tree, 568' from thr, 103' R of cntrln, slope 10
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)10', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

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) RWY 05
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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)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323. When approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0223 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Student training activity occurs at this airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 05 and 23. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 05/23. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFor Jet A fuel after hours call 419-565-3647.Show FAA
  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day self-service via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There are 10 foot crops located 172 feet from the runway centerline and 200 feet left and right of runway 23.Show FAA
  • 23A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 23.Show FAA
  • 05The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 05 is 18 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is located in Crawford County.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe fixed base operator phone number is 419-565-3647.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGQQ

Answer card
ICAO
KGQQ
Name
GALION MUNI
Location
GALION, OHIO
Elevation
1,224 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,224 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 3,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Galion Muni is in Galion, Ohio in Crawford County. The field elevation is 1,224 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,504 ft long and is the longest runway on the field.

There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport uses Cleveland Approach for clearance delivery when needed. If approach is closed, the published remarks point pilots to Cleveland ARTCC for contact.

Galion Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day self-service by credit card. Jet A after hours requires a phone call, so verify the current procedure before you go. The published remarks also note student training activity. That matters here because traffic can build up around the pattern.

There are a few items to brief before arrival. Runway 23 has a cataloged obstruction issue near the approach path. The published remarks also mention crops near the runway 23 side. Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are installed on 05/23. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGQQ and which runway is longest?
KGQQ has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,504 ft long, so that is also the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at Galion Muni (KGQQ)?
No ILS approaches are published for KGQQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure or arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KGQQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KGQQ have a control tower?
No. KGQQ is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and self-announce clearly in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KGQQ?
Galion Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (419) 468-8487 or the airport operator directly for current service details.
Is 100LL available after hours at KGQQ?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day self-service by credit card.
What should I know about runway 23 at KGQQ?
The published remarks note a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope on the runway 23 side. They also mention crops near the runway 23 area, so brief the approach carefully and check the current FAA Chart Supplement.
What are the tower or clearance contact procedures for KGQQ?
There is no tower. For clearance delivery the published remarks list Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0223 or 440-774-0490.

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