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Groton New London Airport.
Groton, Connecticut · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
49 ratings
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Operators based
9
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 7
Connecticut airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 49 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated CT fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Westerly State Airport (WST), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Groton New London Airport (KGON / GON) sits in Groton, Connecticut, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 9 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list GON as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Westerly State Airport (WST, 11 nm), Montauk Airport (MTP, 16 nm), and Block Island State Airport (BID, 23 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from GON are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as New London. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GON to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KGON. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Modern Aviation Groton
Your FBO? Claim it, freeStacy Ritchotte, Customer Service Manager sritchotte@modern-aviation.com After taxiing up to Modern Aviation Groton, a quick 15-minute drive will lead you to various early American historical sites that help make Groton a prime tourist destination. Known as the Submarine Capital of the World, Groton is home to the USS Nautilus Submarine which adds to Groton’s maritime legacy.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0500-2100 7 Days/Week
- Unicom 129.725
- Customs
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KGON
IATA
GON
FAA / Local
GON
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
41.3301° N · 72.0451° 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 CT fields
state range 9–726 ft
At 9 ft, GON sits lower than 78% of the 9 Connecticut fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,000 ft
- 05/235,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/334,000 ft × 96 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
GON's 5,000 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.
- 11nmWSTWesterly State AirportWesterly
- 16nmMTPMontauk AirportMontauk
- 23nmBIDBlock Island State AirportBlock Island
- 33nmNCOQuonset State AirportNorth Kingstown
- 36nmNPTNewport State AirportNewport
- 37nmHFDHartford Brainard AirportHartford
Location
Open the full mapKGON · Groton New London Airport · Groton, CT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GON on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 287 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 712 nm | 2h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 752 nm | 2h 9m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 965 nm | 2h 39m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,019 nm | 2h 46m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,287 nm | 3h 24m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,328 nm | 3h 29m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,408 nm | 3h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GON?
- Groton New London Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 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 GON?
- Groton New London Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Groton New London Airport?
- One FBO serves GON: Modern Aviation Groton. 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 GON?
- The closest alternate is Westerly State Airport (WST), about 11 nm away, followed by Montauk Airport (MTP) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GON to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 4m (287 nm), Chicago about 2h 3m (712 nm), Nashville about 2h 9m (752 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.