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Abernathy Field

GZS · KGZS · Pulaski, TN · 685 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KGZS
Coordinates
35.1537, -87.0568
Elevation
685 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JACKSON
NOTAM facility
MKL
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1900; SUN 1300-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/07
Distance from city
3 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:04 AM10:04Z
Sunrise05:34 AM10:34Z
Sunset08:06 PM01:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:36 PM01:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:36 PM → 05:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:06 PM → 04:34 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: 2-light PAPI (left) · 34: 2-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

16TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 16 · 155°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 16/34

5,310 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 41k, Double wheel 59.5k.

16
Heading
155° mag · 153° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.8°)
Traffic pattern
Left
34
Heading
335° mag · 333° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tower, 74 ft, 1,768 ft from threshold, 458 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
300 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
AWOS118.275AWOS 3
CNTR125.85MEMPHIS CNTR
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
RQZ · RocketVORTAC112.20r314° / 29.9 NM
DCU · DecaturVOR-DME112.80r350° / 30.9 NM
MSL · Muscle ShoalsVORTAC116.50r037° / 34.3 NM
SYI · ShelbyvilleVOR-DME109.00r232° / 38.9 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF PULASKI & GILES COUNTY
SOUTH FIRST ST PO BOX 633, PULASKI, TN
931-363-2516
Manager
RANDY JONES
1736 BETHEL RD, PULASKI, TN
931-363-6827

Remarks FAA

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • ROCK QUARRY 1000 FT FM RWY 34; XPLOS OPS SKED IN ADVN WITH ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • CLSD CHRISTMAS.
  • AFT HR - AMGR.
  • APCH SLOPE 51:1 TO DTHR.
  • ROCK QUARRY TWR.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KGZS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KGZS

Abernathy Field (GZS · KGZS) is an airport in Pulaski, TN, at 685 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,310 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGZS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGZS have a control tower?

No. Abernathy Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KGZS?

Abernathy Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,310 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGZS?

Abernathy Field is in Pulaski, TN, at an elevation of 685 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1537, -87.0568.

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