Airports / Alabama / GAD
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport.
Gadsden, Alabama · 569 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
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9 ratings
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Operators based
569
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Field standing
#3 / 32
Alabama airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated AL fields.
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD / GAD) sits in Gadsden, Alabama, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 569 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list GAD as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Anniston Regional Airport (ANB, 26 nm), Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM, 41 nm), and Richard B Russell Airport (RMG, 52 nm). The field has a single 6,802-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GAD are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Gadsden Municipal. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GAD to plan your flight.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, Sun closed
- Unicom 122.725
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KGAD
IATA
GAD
FAA / Local
GAD
Elevation
569 ft
Coordinates
33.9726° N · 86.0890° 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 AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 569 ft, GAD sits higher than 69% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,802 ft
- 06/246,802 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,802 ft
GAD's 6,802 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 26nmANBAnniston Regional AirportAnniston
- 41nmBHMBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBirmingham
- 52nmRMGRichard B Russell AirportRome
- 52nmHUARedstone Army Air FieldRedstone Arsnl Huntsville
- 52nmHSVHuntsville International AirportHuntsville
- 59nmKEETShelby County AirportAlabaster
Location
Open the full mapKGAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport · Gadsden, AL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GAD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 132 nm | 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 488 nm | 1h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 512 nm | 1h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 536 nm | 1h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 576 nm | 1h 44m |
| Austin (AUS) | 630 nm | 1h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GAD?
- Northeast Alabama Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,802 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 GAD?
- Northeast Alabama Regional Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,802 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves GAD: Northeast Alabama Regional Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to GAD?
- The closest alternate is Anniston Regional Airport (ANB), about 26 nm away, followed by Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GAD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 32m (488 nm), Washington DC about 1h 35m (512 nm), Palm Beach about 1h 39m (536 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.