Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KGWO / GWO
- Coordinates
- 33.4950, -90.0882
- Elevation
- 162 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0800-1800; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 119.975 · ☎ 662-451-0918
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- NOTAM facility
- GWO
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1800
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1943/01
- Distance from city
- 6 E
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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN TWR CLSD, ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 OPR CONSLY. on 118.35 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05: VASI · 23: PSIR · 18: 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 05 · 053°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 118.35
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
5,011 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 053° mag · 52° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 53 ft, 963 ft from threshold, 100 ft L of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 233° mag · 232° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- PSIR
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 1,100 ft from threshold, 200 ft B of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- End lights
- REIL
Runway 09/27
2,689 ft × 60 ft · ASP- Heading
- 088° mag · 87° true
- Heading
- 268° mag · 267° true
Runway 18/36
6,501 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 182° mag · 181° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.3 (GWO) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 002° mag · 1° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- End lights
- REIL
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,011 ft | |
| 09/27 | 2,689 ft | |
| 18/36 | 6,501 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 119.975 | |
| CLD | 125.55 | CLNC DEL |
| CNTR | 132.5 | MEMPHIS CNTR |
| CTAF | 118.35 | |
| GND | 125.55 | |
| RDO | 122.2 | |
| TWR | 118.35 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQS · Sidon | VORTAC | 114.70 | r076° / 9.7 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-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- IN EMERG OR BY APPT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- WHEN TWR CLSD, ACTVT MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 05/23; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. VASI RWY 05 OPR CONSLY.
- IN EMERG OR BY APPT.
- PILOTS MUST PRVD THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.
- CLSD 2 DAYS EACH AT THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS, 1 DAY FOR NEW YEAR'S.
- FBO 662-455-4111/455-3000/455-5700/453-9406/455-1826/453-1080.
- FUEL AVBL MON-FRI 0900-1800, SAT-SUN 1000-1600. FEE FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 662-392-3988, 662-392-8899 OR 662-455-5530 FOR SVC AFT HRS.
- AMGR LIMITS GWT RWY 05/23 TO S42, D60 IN UNUSUAL SITUATIONS.
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About KGWO
Greenwood-Leflore Airport (GWO · KGWO) is an airport in Greenwood, MS, at 162 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 6,501 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGWO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KGWO have a control tower?
Yes. Greenwood-Leflore Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KGWO?
Greenwood-Leflore Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 6,501 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KGWO?
Greenwood-Leflore Airport is in Greenwood, MS, at an elevation of 162 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4950, -90.0882.
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