KGBN
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport
Gila Bend, ArizonaElevation 883 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airport is in Gila Bend, Arizona. Field elevation 883 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHUCK FOWLER BASE OPS
Manager phone623-856-5258
AttendedDaily, DURG SKED RNG PERIODS ONLY
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGBN
SectionalPHOENIX
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.8875, -112.7200
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
125.45
LUKE APP/DEP
A/D
122.775
SNAKE EYE
MISC
127.75
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SVC LGT: RWY EDGE LGTS LTD TO MIRLS. USE CTN FOR NSTD, NON-COINCIDENTAL FRANGIBLE INFRA-RED LGT LCTD BTN 1000 FT AND 7000 FT FR LDG THLD.
›MISC: NO HAZ CARGO PAD AVBL.
›CTN: OUTSIDE TXLS ON N & S TURN AROUND & PRKG RAMP NONSTD - 20 FT TO EDGE.
›CTN: UNEVEN SFC; MAY CAUSE TAIL HOOK TO SKIP OVR CABLE. SHELTERS 200 FT FM RWY CNTRLN. MID TWO TIE DOWN BOLTS ON CABLE 9.375 FT APART; 7.5 FT RQR.
›CTN: UNEVEN SFC; MAY CAUSE TAIL HOOK TO SKIP OVR CABLE. SHELTERS 200 FT FM RWY CNTRLN. MID TWO TIE DOWN BOLTS ON CABLE 9.375 FT APART; 7.5 FT RQR.
›FIRST 1444 FT RWY 17 & FIRST 1401 FT RWY 35 GROOVED CONC.
›RSTD: BACK TAXI RQRD WHEN LDG.
›CTN: BA POOR WHEN WET.
›CLSD HOL.
›CTN: TWY A 50 FT WIDE 25 FT SHOULDERS; C-130 IDLE OUTBOARD ENG.
›RSTD: 24 HR PPR FOR LNDG - 56 RMO/QAE D896-5261; EXC EMERG, DIVERT OR SKED RANGE OPS.
›CLASS D SVC OPR 1430-0630Z MON-FRI; 1500-2359Z WKEND; CLSD HOL; OTR TIME CLASS G.
›623-856-5264
›RSTD: UNLGT HELIS LTD UH-60 OR SMALLER; DAY VFR USE WO AMGR APVL.
›CTN: E-5 A-G CABLE 1 FT FM THR.
›CTN: RWY EDGE LGTS NOT ALIGND WITH OUTBOARD EDGE OF RWY END LGTS.
›SVC: A-GEAR RWY 17/35 APCH & DEP END BAK-12B(B) IN RAISED POSN WITH 8 PT TIE-DOWNS; S BAK-12B(B) (1201 FT), N BAK-12B(B) (1238 FT), DEP END E-5 (IN OVRN) IN RAISED POSN.
›FOR CD CTC LUKE APCH AT 623-856-7361. IF UNA, CTC PHOENIX APCH AT 602-306-2565.
›CTN: 3 RAMP LGT POLES 100 FT FM EDGE OF PRK RAMP.
›NSTD RWY ELEV SIGN AT TWY A.
›CTN: UNLGTD OBST ON AFLD. WHEN AFLD LGTS OFF, OB LGTS ON BAK-12 SHELTERS AND WIND CONE UNIT.
›MISC: NSTD LGT BOTH OVRNS: FIVE RED PRE THR LGTS EACH SIDE 100 FT FM THR; 3 RED, 5 WHITE & 3 RED LGT TRMTG BAR N & S END ON CNTRLN 200 FT FM THR.
›SVC LGT: NON STD/COINCIDENT NGT VISION INFRA RED LGT 1000-7000 FT FM THR. NGT VISION PPR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGBN have a METAR?
Yes. KGBN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGBN have a TAF?
When KGBN issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KGBN?
KGBN sits at 883 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGBN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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