Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP)
Medium airport · Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGSP |
| IATA | GSP |
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°53'45" W 82°13'8" 34.89570, -82.21890 |
| Location | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,001 ft (3353 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport at a glance
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is a medium airport in Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as GSP. The field elevation of 964 ft (294 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGSP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 11,001 ft (3353 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGSP 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-Spartanburg International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Downtown Airport | KGMU | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Anderson Regional Airport | KAND | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Asheville Regional Airport | KAVL | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Hickory Regional Airport | KHKY | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | KCLT | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 964 ft field elevation of Greenville-Spartanburg International 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-Spartanburg International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is KGSP, and its IATA code is GSP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport above sea level?
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport sits at an elevation of 964 feet (294 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-Spartanburg International Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8957, -82.2189 — in Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Greenville Downtown Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KGSP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGSP 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-Spartanburg International Airport?
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,001 ft (3353 m) with a PEM surface.