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
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
Plan a flight from KGZS
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
- 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)- Heading
- 155° mag · 153° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3.8°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,310 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 118.275 | AWOS 3 |
| CNTR | 125.85 | MEMPHIS CNTR |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQZ · Rocket | VORTAC | 112.20 | r314° / 29.9 NM |
| DCU · Decatur | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r350° / 30.9 NM |
| MSL · Muscle Shoals | VORTAC | 116.50 | r037° / 34.3 NM |
| SYI · Shelbyville | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r232° / 38.9 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Approaches3
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
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.
Nearby airports
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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