Golden Triangle Regional Airport
GTR · KGTR · Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS · 264 ft elevation · var 2W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KGTR / GTR
- Coordinates
- 33.4503, -88.5914
- Elevation
- 264 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- NOTAM facility
- GTR
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1971/08
- Distance from city
- 10 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 118.2 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 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
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 182°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 118.2
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
8,003 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 182° mag · 180° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (GTR) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 002° mag · 0° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.15 (RVT) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,003 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 135.6 | COLUMBUS APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 126.375 | |
| AWOS | 126.375 | AWOS 3 |
| CLD | 126.25 | COLUMBUS CLNC DEL |
| CTAF | 118.2 | |
| GND | 135.375 | GND/CLNC DEL |
| TWR | 118.2 | |
| UNIC | 122.8 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGB · Bigbee | VORTAC | 116.20 | r238° / 4.4 NM |
| CBM · Caledonia | VORTAC | 115.20 | r214° / 13.8 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Cargo
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- INDEX B ARFF EQPT AVBL CTC AMGR 662-327-4422.
- BIRDS & WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
- ARPT & RWY CONDS NOT MNT 2200-0500.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- EXT 201.
- MIL: HPOX FUEL AVBL.
- PCR VALUE: 330/F/D/X/T
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About KGTR
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR · KGTR) is an airport in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS, at 264 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 8,003 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGTR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KGTR have a control tower?
Yes. Golden Triangle Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KGTR?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,003 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KGTR?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport is in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS, at an elevation of 264 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4503, -88.5914.
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