Dawson Community Airport (KGDV)
Medium airport · Glendive, Montana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dawson Community Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGDV |
| IATA | GDV |
| Elevation | 2,458 ft (749 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°8'16" W 104°48'25" 47.13766, -104.80691 |
| Location | Glendive, Montana, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,002 ft (915 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,704 ft (1739 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dawson Community Airport at a glance
Dawson Community Airport is a medium airport in Glendive, Montana, United States, known to airline systems as GDV. The field elevation of 2,458 ft (749 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGDV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 5,704 ft (1739 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGDV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dawson Community Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney - Richland Regional Airport | KSDY | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field | KMLS | 114 km (62 NM) |
| L M Clayton Airport | KOLF | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Williston Basin International Airport | KXWA | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport | KDIK | 157 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dawson Community Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,458 ft field elevation of Dawson Community Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Community Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dawson Community Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dawson Community Airport is KGDV, and its IATA code is GDV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dawson Community Airport above sea level?
Dawson Community Airport sits at an elevation of 2,458 feet (749 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dawson Community Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.1377, -104.8069 — in Glendive, Montana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sidney - Richland Regional Airport, about 78 km away.
Does KGDV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGDV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dawson Community Airport?
Dawson Community Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,704 ft (1739 m) with a ASP surface.