KGVL · GVL
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
Gainesville, GeorgiaElevation 1,276 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0541°T
Landing length (LDA)5,370 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,496 / 5,496 / 5,370 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23221°T
Landing length (LDA)5,100 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,496 / 5,496 / 5,496 ft
Displaced threshold396 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
11/29
RWY 11108°T
Landing length (LDA)3,770 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,001 / 4,001 / 3,881 ft
Displaced threshold120 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29288°T
Landing length (LDA)3,770 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,001 / 4,001 / 3,890 ft
Displaced threshold111 ft
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
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport is in Gainesville, Georgia. Field elevation 1,276 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLISA POOLE
Manager phone770-535-6882
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGVL / GVL
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)MACON
RegionGeorgia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.2726, -83.8302
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.075
UNICOM123.075
FREQUENCIES
Communications
132.475
ATLANTA APP/DEP
A/D
126.475
ASOS
ASOS
134.8
CLNC DEL
CLD
122.55
MACON RDO
RDO
123.075
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.075
CTAF
CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›DEER ON & INVOF ALL RYS.
›DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MALSR RWY 05; HIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
›BLDG 360 FT LEFT 0 FT - 80 FT FROM EOR.
›24 HOUR SELF SERVICE FUEL WITH CREDIT CARD.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC ATLANTA APCH AT 678-364-6131, WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›APCH 32:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGVL have a METAR?
Yes. KGVL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGVL have a TAF?
When KGVL 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 KGVL?
KGVL sits at 1,276 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGVL?
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.