Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL): Codes, Runways & Location
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (IATA: GVL · ICAO: KGVL) is a small airport serving Gainesville, United States. It lies at 34.2726° N, 83.8302° W, 1276 ft (389 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Gainesville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code GVL and the ICAO code KGVL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1675 m (5496 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1276 ft (389 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) about 35 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 ≈ 1,675 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
Where is Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport located?
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport is located in Gainesville, United States. Its coordinates are 34.2726° N, 83.8302° W.
What is the airport code for Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport?
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport has an IATA code of GVL and an ICAO code of KGVL.
How long is the runway at Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport?
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport's longest runway is about 1675 m (5496 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport have?
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport a major airport?
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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