Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS): Codes, Runways & Location
Grissom Air Reserve Base (IATA: GUS · ICAO: KGUS) is a medium-sized airport serving Peru, United States. It lies at 40.6481° N, 86.1521° W, 812 ft (247 m) above sea level.
Overview of Grissom Air Reserve Base
Grissom Air Reserve Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Peru in United States. It is identified by the IATA code GUS and the ICAO code KGUS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Grissom Air Reserve Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3810 m (12501 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 812 ft (247 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kokomo Municipal Airport (OKK) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,810 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grissom Air Reserve Base
Where is Grissom Air Reserve Base located?
Grissom Air Reserve Base is located in Peru, United States. Its coordinates are 40.6481° N, 86.1521° W.
What is the airport code for Grissom Air Reserve Base?
Grissom Air Reserve Base has an IATA code of GUS and an ICAO code of KGUS.
How long is the runway at Grissom Air Reserve Base?
Grissom Air Reserve Base's longest runway is about 3810 m (12501 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Grissom Air Reserve Base have?
Grissom Air Reserve Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Grissom Air Reserve Base a major airport?
Grissom Air Reserve Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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