Groton New London Airport (KGON)
Medium airport · Groton, Connecticut, United States
Airport data
| Name | Groton New London Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGON |
| IATA | GON |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°19'48" W 72°2'42" 41.33010, -72.04510 |
| Location | Groton, Connecticut, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 96 ft | ASP | Yes |
Groton New London Airport at a glance
Groton New London Airport is a medium airport in Groton, Connecticut, United States, known to airline systems as GON. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGON 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 — 05/23 — offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGON 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 Groton New London Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly State Airport | KWST | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Quonset State Airport | KOQU | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Newport State Airport | KUUU | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Hartford Brainard Airport | KHFD | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | KPVD | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Groton New London Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Groton New London 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 Groton New London Airport
What is the ICAO code of Groton New London Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Groton New London Airport is KGON, and its IATA code is GON. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Groton New London Airport above sea level?
Groton New London Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Groton New London Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.3301, -72.0451 — in Groton, Connecticut, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Westerly State Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KGON publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGON 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 Groton New London Airport?
Groton New London Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.