Scholes International At Galveston Airport (KGLS)
Medium airport · Galveston, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Scholes International At Galveston Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGLS |
| IATA | GLS |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°15'55" W 94°51'37" 29.26530, -94.86040 |
| Location | Galveston, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Scholes International At Galveston Airport at a glance
Scholes International At Galveston Airport is a medium airport in Galveston, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as GLS. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGLS 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 — 18/36 — offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGLS 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellington Airport | KEFD | 48 km (26 NM) |
| William P. Hobby Airport | KHOU | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport | KLBX | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Sugar Land Regional Airport | KSGR | 87 km (47 NM) |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | KIAH | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Scholes International At Galveston 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport
What is the ICAO code of Scholes International At Galveston Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Scholes International At Galveston Airport is KGLS, and its IATA code is GLS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Scholes International At Galveston Airport above sea level?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Scholes International At Galveston Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.2653, -94.8604 — in Galveston, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ellington Airport, about 48 km away.
Does KGLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGLS 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a CON surface.