Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV)
Medium airport · Gainesville, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGNV |
| IATA | GNV |
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°41'24" W 82°16'18" 29.69010, -82.27180 |
| Location | Gainesville, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,158 ft (1267 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 7,504 ft (2287 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gainesville Regional Airport at a glance
Gainesville Regional Airport is a medium airport in Gainesville, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as GNV. The field elevation of 152 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGNV 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 — 11/29 — offers 7,504 ft (2287 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGNV 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 Gainesville Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Airport | KVQQ | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) | KNIP | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Northeast Florida Regional Airport | KSGJ | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport | KCRG | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Jacksonville International Airport | KJAX | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gainesville Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 152 ft field elevation of Gainesville Regional 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 Gainesville Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gainesville Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gainesville Regional Airport is KGNV, and its IATA code is GNV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gainesville Regional Airport above sea level?
Gainesville Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 152 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gainesville Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.6901, -82.2718 — in Gainesville, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cecil Airport, about 70 km away.
Does KGNV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGNV 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 Gainesville Regional Airport?
Gainesville Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,504 ft (2287 m) with a ASP surface.