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Scholes International At Galveston Airport

GLS · KGLS · Galveston, TX · 6 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KGLS / GLS
Coordinates
29.2653, -94.8604
Elevation
6 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-1800; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 123.950 · ☎ 409-740-5483
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
NOTAM facility
GLS
Attendance
ALL 0600-2000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1938/08
Distance from city
3 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:53 AM10:53Z
Sunrise06:21 AM11:21Z
Sunset08:22 PM01:22Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:49 PM01:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:49 PM → 05:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:22 PM → 05:21 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
HIRL RWY 14/32, MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON MED INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 14 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 14, 18, 32 & 36 OPR CONSLY. on 120.575 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 32: 4-light PAPI (left) · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

14TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 14 · 138°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
120.575

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 14/32

6,000 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 90k, Double wheel 115k, Dual tandem 192k.

14
Heading
138° mag · 140° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (GLS) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,000 / 6,000 / 6,000 / 6,000 ft
32
Heading
318° mag · 320° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 80 ft, 2,492 ft from threshold, 130 ft L of centerline — 28:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,000 / 6,000 / 5,819 / 5,819 ft
End lights
REIL

Runway 18/36

6,001 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 74k, Double wheel 92k, Dual tandem 162k.

18
Heading
179° mag · 181° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,001 / 6,001 / 6,001 / 6,001 ft
End lights
REIL
36
Heading
359° mag · 1° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 120 ft, 2,970 ft from threshold, 240 ft R of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,001 / 6,001 / 6,001 / 6,001 ft
End lights
REIL
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
GND/P118.625
CTAF120.575HIRL RWY 14/32, MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON MED INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 14 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 14, 18, 32 & 36 OPR CONSLY.
LCL/P120.575
UNICOM123.05
GLS ASOS123.950
GALVESTON RCO122.2
TSHIRT STAR119.175
TSHRT STAR119.175
TKNIQ STAR119.625
HUDZY STAR120.05
OHIIO STAR120.05
WAPPL STAR120.05
CESAN STAR121.3
BLUBELL STAR124.225
ALEXANDRIA DP134.45
APCH/P DEP/P134.45
BLTWY RNAV DP134.45
BORRN RNAV DP134.45
CRIED DP134.45
DREMR DP134.45
EL DORADO DP134.45
GIFFA DP134.45
HOODO RNAV DP134.45
INDIE RNAV DP134.45
KARRR RNAV DP134.45
LEONA DP134.45
LUFKIN DP134.45
LURIC DP134.45
MMALT RNAV DP134.45
STRYA DP134.45
STYCK DP134.45
TRUAX DP134.45
WATFO DP134.45
WYLSN RNAV DP134.45
CD/P135.35
TKNIQ STAR226.675
ALEXANDRIA DP284.0
APCH/P DEP/P284.0
BLTWY RNAV DP284.0
BORRN RNAV DP284.0
CRIED DP284.0
DREMR DP284.0
EL DORADO DP284.0
GIFFA DP284.0
HOODO RNAV DP284.0
INDIE RNAV DP284.0
KARRR DP284.0
LEONA DP284.0
LUFKIN DP284.0
LURIC RNAV DP284.0
MMALT RNAV DP284.0
STRYA DP284.0
STYCK DP284.0
TRUAX DP284.0
WATFO DP284.0
WYLSN DP284.0
WYLSN RNAV DP284.0
TSHRT STAR291.675
BLUBELL STAR306.975
HUDZY STAR379.1
OHIIO STAR379.1
WAPPL STAR379.1

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RunwayILS
RWY 14ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (GLS) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
VUH · ScholesVORTAC113.00r116° / 0.5 NM
MHF · TrinityVOR-DME113.60r192° / 17.9 NM
EFD · EllingtonTACAN109.40r138° / 25.8 NM
HUB · HobbyVOR-DME117.10r132° / 32 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches6

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF GALVESTON
PO BOX 779, GALVESTON, TX
409-797-3590
Manager
MIKE SHAHAN
2115 TERMINAL DRIVE, GALVESTON, TX
409-797-3590

Remarks FAA

  • FLOCKS OF BIRDS INVOF ARPT BLW 200 FT AGL.
  • HELS OPRG ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • 178 FT LGTD BLDG 1800 FT NE OF RWY 18 THR.
  • PAEW ADJ RWYS & TWYS.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844 TO CNL IFR AT 281-443-5888.
  • PILOTS CONDUCTING EFVS OPS; BE AWARE LED ALS IN USE RWY 14.
  • HIRL RWY 14/32, MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON MED INTST. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT MALSR RWY 14 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 14, 18, 32 & 36 OPR CONSLY.
  • AFT HRS SVC 409-750-0195.
  • FIRST 1300 FT NW END IS CONC.

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About KGLS

Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS · KGLS) is an airport in Galveston, TX, at 6 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGLS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGLS have a control tower?

Yes. Scholes International At Galveston Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KGLS?

Scholes International At Galveston Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGLS?

Scholes International At Galveston Airport is in Galveston, TX, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2653, -94.8604.

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