3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Fuel prices are competitive, and there is ample parking.”
210DRVR5★ on Google
Airports / Oregon / GTP
Small airport · GTP
Grants Pass Airport.
Grants Pass, Oregon · 1,126 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
34 ratings
0
Operators based
1,126
Elevation ft
Grants Pass, OregonELEV 1,126 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
34
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,126
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to MFR
Field standing
#6 / 38
Oregon airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 34 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated OR fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR).
Overview
Grants Pass Airport, listed as GTP, is a general aviation field in Grants Pass, Oregon. Field elevation is 1,126 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list GTP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR, 24 nm), Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC, 58 nm), and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH, 66 nm). The field has a single 3,999-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from GTP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Merlin. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GTP to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Fuel prices are competitive, and there is ample parking.”
210DRVR5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
K3S8
IATA
GTP
FAA / Local
3S8
Elevation
1,126 ft
Coordinates
42.5101° N · 123.3880° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 1,126 ft, GTP sits higher than 54% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,999 ft
- 12/303,999 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,999 ft
GTP's 3,999 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmMFRRogue Valley International-Medford AirportMedford
- 58nmCECJack Mc Namara Field AirportCrescent City
- 66nmOTHSouthwest Oregon Regional AirportNorth Bend
- 76nmLMTCrater Lake-Klamath Regional AirportKlamath Falls
- 97nmEUGEugene AirportEugene
- 97nmACVCalifornia Redwood Coast-Humboldt County AirportArcata/Eureka
Location
Open the full mapK3S8 · Grants Pass Airport · Grants Pass, OR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GTP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 297 nm | 1h 5m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 300 nm | 1h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 522 nm | 1h 37m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 760 nm | 2h 10m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 764 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GTP?
- Grants Pass Airport's longest paved runway is 3,999 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GTP?
- Grants Pass Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,999 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GTP?
- The closest alternate is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR), about 24 nm away, followed by Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GTP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 5m (297 nm), Seattle about 1h 6m (300 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 37m (522 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.