Airports / Florida / GIF
Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field.
Winter Haven, Florida · 145 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1 rating
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Operators based
145
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field, listed as KGIF / GIF, is a general aviation field in Winter Haven, Florida. The airport sits 145 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into GIF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 15 nm), Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM, 22 nm), and Orlando International Airport (MCO, 32 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,005-foot paved runway, GIF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from GIF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Winter Haven.
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Field capability
ICAO
KGIF
IATA
GIF
FAA / Local
GIF
Elevation
145 ft
Coordinates
28.0629° N · 81.7533° 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 FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 145 ft, GIF sits higher than 91% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,005 ft
- 05/235,005 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/294,001 ft × 60 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,005 ft
GIF's 5,005 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 15nmLALLakeland Linder International AirportLakeland
- 22nmISMKissimmee Gateway AirportOrlando
- 32nmMCOOrlando International AirportOrlando
- 37nmORLOrlando Executive AirportOrlando
- 42nmTPATampa International AirportTampa
- 43nmMCFMacDill Air Force BaseTampa
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GIF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 121 nm | 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 157 nm | 46m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 688 nm | 2h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 717 nm | 2h 4m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Austin (AUS) | 843 nm | 2h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 856 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GIF?
- Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field's longest paved runway is 5,005 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 GIF?
- Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GIF?
- The closest alternate is Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), about 15 nm away, followed by Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GIF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 40m (545 nm), Washington DC about 2h 0m (688 nm), Houston about 2h 4m (717 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.