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Airports / Michigan / GLR
Small airport · GLR
Gaylord Regional Airport.
Gaylord, Michigan · 1,328 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
58 ratings
1
Operators based
1,328
Elevation ft
Gaylord, MichiganELEV 1,328 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
58
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1,328
Field elevation
feet above sea level
34
Nearest alternate
nm to PLN
Field standing
#21 / 47
Michigan airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 58 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated MI fields.
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Gaylord, Michigan, Gaylord Regional Airport (KGLR / GLR) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,328 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, North Country Aviation, Inc is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN, 34 nm), Cherry Capital Airport (TVC, 41 nm), and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN, 49 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,579-foot paved runway, GLR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GLR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Otsego County. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Gaylord.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Nice cleaning in the bathroom stalls, which are big enough for 2 (or maybe even more!).”
epsteinislandenjoyer5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Full service jet A, full and self 100LL.”
K Mathison5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KGLR
IATA
GLR
FAA / Local
GLR
Elevation
1,328 ft
Coordinates
45.0135° N · 84.7036° 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 MI fields
state range 580–1,328 ft
At 1,328 ft, GLR sits higher than 98% of the 66 Michigan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,579 ft
- 09/276,579 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/364,200 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,579 ft
GLR's 6,579 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 34nmPLNPellston Regional Airport of Emmet County AirportPellston
- 41nmTVCCherry Capital AirportTraverse City
- 49nmAPNAlpena County Regional AirportAlpena
- 74nmCIUChippewa County International AirportKincheloe
- 80nmMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee
- 89nmYAMSault Ste Marie AirportSault Ste Marie
Location
Open the full mapKGLR · Gaylord Regional Airport · Gaylord, MI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GLR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 229 nm | 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 487 nm | 1h 32m |
| New York (TEB) | 530 nm | 1h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 541 nm | 1h 39m |
| Boston (BED) | 601 nm | 1h 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 923 nm | 2h 33m |
| Denver (DEN) | 935 nm | 2h 34m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,034 nm | 2h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GLR?
- Gaylord Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,579 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 GLR?
- Gaylord Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,579 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GLR?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Gaylord Regional Airport as a home base, including North Country Aviation, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to GLR?
- The closest alternate is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), about 34 nm away, followed by Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GLR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 56m (229 nm), Washington DC about 1h 32m (487 nm), New York about 1h 38m (530 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.