KGZN

VFR

GREGORY M SIMMONS MEML

CISCO · TEXAS

Elev
1,711.1'
Longest RWY
6,536'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:50Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KGZN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,711.1'
MSL · field 1,711.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +18 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KGZN

Current METAR

Observed 23:50Z

KGZN 112350Z AUTO 01018G30KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3019 RMK AO2
Wind
010° @ 18G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,027 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
3 NM WSW
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
FTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOT PENN
Address
215 COUNTY 129, CISCO TX 76437

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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010° · 18 kt
RWY 36
357°M
Head/Tail
+18 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 357° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,711 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°6,536 ftCONC18 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
186,536'6,536'6,064'6,064'PAPI 4-box left(3°)17', road, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
366,536'6,536'6,536'6,536'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)33', pole, 566' from thr, 59' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 36
KGZN · 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
Contract fuel
Available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • There is a 260 foot above ground level lighted and marked tower 0.74 statute miles east of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • There is a 330 foot above ground level lighted and marked tower 0.42 nautical miles southeast of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The PAPI for runways 18 and 36 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 18 and 36 are activated on the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is 24 hour self serve 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is an 8 foot blast wall 38 feet from the runway end on both sides of the centerline and an 8 foot fence 38 feet distant across the approach.Show FAA
  • 36There is an 11 foot pump jack at the threshold 213 feet left and a 17 foot lighted pole at the threshold 213 feet left.Show FAA
  • 18The approach ratio is 51 to 1 to the displaced threshold over a 28 foot pole located 888 feet distant and 235 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1No longer offering after hours call-out services.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact Spenn at spenn@wilksbrothers.com or alternate phone number 254-433-2071.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGZN

Answer card
ICAO
KGZN
Name
GREGORY M SIMMONS MEML
Location
CISCO, TEXAS
Elevation
1,711.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,711.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,536 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Gregory M Simmons Meml Airport sits in Cisco, Texas. The field elevation is 1,711.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 6,536 ft long and paved concrete. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure service is handled through Abilene on 125.0 and 338.3. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. Cisco Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours self-serve. The airport remarks also say after-hours call-out service is no longer offered. Plan fuel and ground support before you arrive.

This is a high-elevation field, so expect density altitude to matter on warm days. There are lighted and marked towers near the runway environment. One is 0.74 SM east of the runway. Another is 0.42 NM southeast. There are also obstructions near both thresholds, including a blast wall, fence, pump jack and lighted pole. PAPI and medium intensity runway lights for 18 and 36 are activated on the CTAF. If you need clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC. For anything current on operations, check the FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGZN and can a light jet use it?
KGZN has one runway, 18/36, that is 6,536 ft long. That gives a lot more room than a short strip. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and density altitude.
What is the pattern altitude at Gregory M Simmons Meml Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Is KGZN towered?
No. KGZN does not have a control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
Does KGZN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KGZN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KGZN?
Cisco Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is listed as 24-hour self-serve.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at night at KGZN?
Yes. The remarks say the PAPI and medium intensity runway lights for 18 and 36 are activated on the CTAF. Use 122.9 for lighting activation.
Are there obstructions near the runway at KGZN?
Yes. The published remarks note a blast wall and fence near runway 18. They also note a pump jack and a lighted pole near the threshold for runway 36. There are lighted towers near the runway environment.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KGZN?
The published remark says to contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery. For other current operational details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly.

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