Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (KGSB)
Medium airport · Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGSB |
| IATA | GSB |
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°20'22" W 77°57'38" 35.33940, -77.96060 |
| Location | Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,760 ft (3584 m) | 300 ft | PEM | Yes |
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base at a glance
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is a medium airport in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as GSB. The field elevation of 109 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGSB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 11,760 ft (3584 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGSB 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 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field | KISO | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport | KRWI | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Pitt-Greenville Airport | KPGV | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Albert J Ellis Airport | KOAJ | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 109 ft field elevation of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base 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 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is KGSB, and its IATA code is GSB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Seymour Johnson Air Force Base above sea level?
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 109 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Seymour Johnson Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 35.3394, -77.9606 — in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field, about 32 km away.
Does KGSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGSB 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 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base?
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,760 ft (3584 m) with a PEM surface.