Pitt-Greenville Airport (KPGV)
Medium airport · Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pitt-Greenville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPGV |
| IATA | PGV |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°38'8" W 77°23'3" 35.63553, -77.38426 |
| Location | Greenville, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,175 ft (2187 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 4,997 ft (1523 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pitt-Greenville Airport at a glance
Pitt-Greenville Airport is a medium airport in Greenville, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as PGV. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPGV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 7,175 ft (2187 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPGV 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 Pitt-Greenville Airport
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 | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport | KRWI | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | KGSB | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | KEWN | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pitt-Greenville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Pitt-Greenville 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 Pitt-Greenville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pitt-Greenville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pitt-Greenville Airport is KPGV, and its IATA code is PGV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pitt-Greenville Airport above sea level?
Pitt-Greenville Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pitt-Greenville Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.6355, -77.3843 — in Greenville, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field, about 39 km away.
Does KPGV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPGV 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 Pitt-Greenville Airport?
Pitt-Greenville Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,175 ft (2187 m) with a ASP surface.