Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS): Codes, Runways & Location
Scholes International At Galveston Airport (IATA: GLS · ICAO: KGLS) is a medium-sized airport serving Galveston, United States. It lies at 29.2653° N, 94.8604° W, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Scholes International At Galveston Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Galveston in United States. It is identified by the IATA code GLS and the ICAO code KGLS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Scholes International At Galveston Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ellington Airport (EFD) about 48 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 ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scholes International At Galveston Airport
Where is Scholes International At Galveston Airport located?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport is located in Galveston, United States. Its coordinates are 29.2653° N, 94.8604° W.
What is the airport code for Scholes International At Galveston Airport?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport has an IATA code of GLS and an ICAO code of KGLS.
How long is the runway at Scholes International At Galveston Airport?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6001 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Scholes International At Galveston Airport have?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Scholes International At Galveston Airport a major airport?
Scholes International At Galveston Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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