Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU)
Medium airport · Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Greenville Downtown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGMU |
| IATA | GMU |
| Elevation | 1,048 ft (319 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°50'52" W 82°21'1" 34.84790, -82.35022 |
| Location | Greenville, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,393 ft (1644 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 80 ft | ASP | Yes |
Greenville Downtown Airport at a glance
Greenville Downtown Airport is a medium airport in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as GMU. The field elevation of 1,048 ft (319 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGMU 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 5,393 ft (1644 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 KGMU 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 Greenville Downtown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | KGSP | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Anderson Regional Airport | KAND | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Asheville Regional Airport | KAVL | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Hickory Regional Airport | KHKY | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Athens Ben Epps Airport | KAHN | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Greenville Downtown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,048 ft field elevation of Greenville Downtown 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 Greenville Downtown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Greenville Downtown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Greenville Downtown Airport is KGMU, and its IATA code is GMU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Greenville Downtown Airport above sea level?
Greenville Downtown Airport sits at an elevation of 1,048 feet (319 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Greenville Downtown Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8479, -82.3502 — in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KGMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGMU 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 Greenville Downtown Airport?
Greenville Downtown Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,393 ft (1644 m) with a ASP surface.