3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“👨✈️ Facilities & Services The airport is well-maintained with modern amenities, including a top-notch FBO, clean restrooms, and comfortable lounges.”
Nishi kant Verma5★ on Google
Airports / South Carolina / GMU
Medium airport · GMU
Greenville Downtown Airport.
Greenville, South Carolina · 1,048 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
137 ratings
1
Operators based
1,048
Elevation ft
Greenville, South CarolinaELEV 1,048 FTMedium airport
4.7
Google rating
137
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,048
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#9 / 31
South Carolina airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 137 Google ratings , ranked against 31 rated SC fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU / GMU) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,048 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, GMU is a home base: Special Services Corporation operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP, 7 nm), Anderson Regional Airport (AND, 28 nm), and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL, 37 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,393-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Greenville, SC destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GMU to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KGMU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Vantage Aviation Greenville
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00 (fueling); facility 24/7
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff are friendly, professional, and always ready to assist with a smile.”
Nishi kant Verma5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Greenville Downtown Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGMU
IATA
GMU
FAA / Local
GMU
Elevation
1,048 ft
Coordinates
34.8479° N · 82.3502° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs SC fields
state range 10–1,048 ft
At 1,048 ft, GMU sits higher than 98% of the 43 South Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,393 ft
- 01/195,393 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/284,000 ft × 80 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,393 ft
GMU's 5,393 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmGSPGreenville-Spartanburg International AirportGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg
- 28nmANDAnderson Regional AirportAnderson
- 37nmAVLAsheville Regional AirportAsheville
- 71nmHKYHickory Regional AirportHickory
- 72nmAHNAthens Ben Epps AirportAthens
- 73nmCLTCharlotte Douglas International AirportCharlotte
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKGMU · Greenville Downtown Airport · Greenville, SC
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GMU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 225 nm | 55m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 340 nm | 1h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 501 nm | 1h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| New York (TEB) | 533 nm | 1h 38m |
| Miami (MIA) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Boston (BED) | 691 nm | 2h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GMU?
- Greenville Downtown Airport's longest paved runway is 5,393 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 GMU?
- Greenville Downtown Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,393 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GMU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Greenville Downtown Airport as a home base, including Special Services Corporation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Greenville Downtown Airport?
- One FBO serves GMU: Vantage Aviation Greenville. 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 GMU?
- The closest alternate is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), about 7 nm away, followed by Anderson Regional Airport (AND) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GMU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 55m (225 nm), Washington DC about 1h 11m (340 nm), Chicago about 1h 34m (501 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.