Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR)
Medium airport · Columbus/W Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Golden Triangle Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGTR |
| IATA | GTR |
| Elevation | 264 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°27'1" W 88°35'29" 33.45030, -88.59140 |
| Location | Columbus/W Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Golden Triangle Regional Airport at a glance
Golden Triangle Regional Airport is a medium airport in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as GTR. The field elevation of 264 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGTR 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, 18/36, offers 8,003 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGTR 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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Air Force Base | KCBM | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Tupelo Regional Airport | KTUP | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Tuscaloosa National Airport | KTCL | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field | KNMM | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport | KMEI | 125 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Golden Triangle Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 264 ft field elevation of Golden Triangle 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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Golden Triangle Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Golden Triangle Regional Airport is KGTR, and its IATA code is GTR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Golden Triangle Regional Airport above sea level?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 264 feet (80 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Golden Triangle Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.4503, -88.5914 — in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbus Air Force Base, about 25 km away.
Does KGTR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGTR 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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,003 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.