Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (KGFL)
Medium airport · Glens Falls, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGFL |
| IATA | GFL |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°20'28" W 73°36'37" 43.34120, -73.61030 |
| Location | Glens Falls, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,999 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport at a glance
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Glens Falls, New York, United States, known to airline systems as GFL. The field elevation of 328 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGFL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGFL 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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport | KRUT | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Schenectady County Airport | KSCH | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Albany International Airport | KALB | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Lebanon Municipal Airport | KLEB | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Dillant Hopkins Airport | KEEN | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 328 ft field elevation of Floyd Bennett Memorial 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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport is KGFL, and its IATA code is GFL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport above sea level?
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.3412, -73.6103 — in Glens Falls, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, about 57 km away.
Does KGFL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGFL 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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport?
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.