Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS)
Medium airport · Peru, Indiana, United States
Airport data
| Name | Grissom Air Reserve Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGUS |
| IATA | GUS |
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°38'53" W 86°9'8" 40.64810, -86.15210 |
| Location | Peru, Indiana, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 12,501 ft (3810 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grissom Air Reserve Base at a glance
Grissom Air Reserve Base is a medium airport in Peru, Indiana, United States, known to airline systems as GUS. The field elevation of 812 ft (247 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGUS 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, 05/23, offers 12,501 ft (3810 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 KGUS 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 Grissom Air Reserve Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Airport | KLAF | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Delaware County Johnson Field | KMIE | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Fort Wayne International Airport | KFWA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Indianapolis International Airport | KIND | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Porter County Municipal Airport | KVPZ | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grissom Air Reserve Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 812 ft field elevation of Grissom Air Reserve 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 Grissom Air Reserve Base
What is the ICAO code of Grissom Air Reserve Base?
The ICAO identifier of Grissom Air Reserve Base is KGUS, and its IATA code is GUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grissom Air Reserve Base above sea level?
Grissom Air Reserve Base sits at an elevation of 812 feet (247 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grissom Air Reserve Base located?
The airport lies at 40.6481, -86.1521 — in Peru, Indiana, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Purdue University Airport, about 71 km away.
Does KGUS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGUS 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 Grissom Air Reserve Base?
Grissom Air Reserve Base has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 12,501 ft (3810 m) with a ASP surface.