KGUS · GUS
Grissom Air Reserve Base
Peru, IndianaElevation 812 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0544°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23224°T
ILSLOC/GS
Approach lightsALSF1
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
Grissom Air Reserve Base is in Peru, Indiana. Field elevation 812 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Manager434 ARW WING COMMANDER
Manager phone765-688-2613
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGUS / GUS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.6481, -86.1521
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
121.05
A/D INITIAL CONTACT
A/D
123.85
GRISSOM A/D WEST
A/D
135.35
GRISSOM A/D SECONDARY
A/D
108.45
ATIS
ATIS
128.425
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.05
CHICAGO CTR
CTR
128.425
GND
GND
34.46
PMSV METRO
PMSV
372.2
PTD
PTD
133.7
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›GA PRAC APCH NA, ALFD IS OFFL BUS ONLY DUR HOTPIT REFUELING.
›OIL: O-133-148-156 JOAP.
›765-688-2254.
›RSTD: AFRC ACFT EXP RSTRN WHEN MOD OR HIGHER; NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC; OPS NA WO OG/CC APVL.
›RWY COND CODES UNAVBL.
›FIRST 1000 FT CONC; RMNG ASPH.
›50 FT NON WT BRG SHOULDER EA SIDE.
›JASU; A/M32A-86, MD-3, AM32-95 & MA-1A.
›CTN: DURG RAIN EXP STANDING WATER ON RWY.
›FBO E END; PRIOR PMSN NOT RQR FOR ACFT LDG CIV FBO; CTC TWR; EXP TAXI INSTR; 100LL & JET A AVBL.
›MISC: WX SVC AVBL DURG OPS HR - D388-2203/2204; C765-688-2203/2204.
›TRANS ALERT: AVBL DURG OPS HRS; NO PRIORITY BASIS; SVC AVBL PRIOR ARNG; FLEET SVC NA.
›OPR 1230-0400Z++; CLSD FEDERAL HOL; FBO CLSD FRI 2200Z THRU MON 1230Z; PPR - AFLD OPS D388-2254/C765-688-2254.
›FUEL: MIL 1200-0400Z++; CLSD FEDERAL HOL.
›CTN: RWY LGTS 28 FT FM EDGE.
›FOR RAPCON SVC - 121.05 OR 379.3
›EXP DELAY WHEN TACTICAL ARR & DEP TRNG IN PROG & DURG SNOW REMOVAL OPS.
›FLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX.
›SUA OVHD & NW; HVY & FIGHTER JET TRNG RMN NW WI 10 NM.
›PPR FOR CIV ACFT ON MIL RAMP.
›RSTD: PAX/CARGO ACFT CTC COMMAND POST NLT 30 MIN PRIOR TO LNDG.
›CIV TRNG NA PER JOINT USE AGREEMENT.
›BIRD WATCH COND: MNT ATIS; PHASE I NOV-APR & JUN LGT; PHASE II MAY, JUL-OCT HVY.
›CTN: UNCTLD VEHICLE ON MOVEMENT AREAS.
›SVC LGT - FLOODS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGUS have a METAR?
Yes. KGUS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGUS have a TAF?
When KGUS 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 KGUS?
KGUS sits at 812 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGUS?
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.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.