Greenwood–Leflore Airport (KGWO)
Medium airport · Greenwood, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Greenwood–Leflore Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGWO |
| IATA | GWO |
| Elevation | 162 ft (49 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°29'42" W 90°5'18" 33.49502, -90.08820 |
| Location | Greenwood, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,011 ft (1527 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 2,689 ft (820 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 18/36 | 6,501 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Greenwood–Leflore Airport at a glance
Greenwood–Leflore Airport is a medium airport in Greenwood, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as GWO. The field elevation of 162 ft (49 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGWO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 6,501 ft (1982 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 KGWO 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 Greenwood–Leflore Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Delta Regional Airport | KGLH | 83 km (45 NM) |
| University Oxford Airport | KUOX | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | KJAN | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport | KGTR | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Tupelo Regional Airport | KTUP | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Greenwood–Leflore Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 162 ft field elevation of Greenwood–Leflore 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 Greenwood–Leflore Airport
What is the ICAO code of Greenwood–Leflore Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Greenwood–Leflore Airport is KGWO, and its IATA code is GWO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Greenwood–Leflore Airport above sea level?
Greenwood–Leflore Airport sits at an elevation of 162 feet (49 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Greenwood–Leflore Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.4950, -90.0882 — in Greenwood, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mid Delta Regional Airport, about 83 km away.
Does KGWO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGWO 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 Greenwood–Leflore Airport?
Greenwood–Leflore Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,501 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.