Goodland Municipal Airport (KGLD)
Medium airport · Goodland, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Goodland Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGLD |
| IATA | GLD |
| Elevation | 3,656 ft (1114 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°22'15" W 101°41'59" 39.37070, -101.69975 |
| Location | Goodland, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,001 ft (1220 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,499 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,754 ft (535 m) | 40 ft | GRS | No |
Goodland Municipal Airport at a glance
Goodland Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Goodland, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as GLD. The field elevation of 3,656 ft (1114 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGLD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 5,499 ft (1676 m) of con 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 KGLD 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 Goodland Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | KMCK | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Southeast Colorado Regional Airport | KLAA | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Garden City Regional Airport | KGCK | 181 km (98 NM) |
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Hays Regional Airport | KHYS | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Goodland Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,656 ft field elevation of Goodland Municipal 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 Goodland Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Goodland Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Goodland Municipal Airport is KGLD, and its IATA code is GLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Goodland Municipal Airport above sea level?
Goodland Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 3,656 feet (1114 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Goodland Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.3707, -101.6998 — in Goodland, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, about 133 km away.
Does KGLD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGLD 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 Goodland Municipal Airport?
Goodland Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,499 ft (1676 m) with a CON surface.