Airports / Ohio / GQQ
Galion Municipal Airport.
Galion, Ohio · 1,224 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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7 ratings
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Operators based
1,224
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Galion, Ohio, Galion Municipal Airport (KGQQ / GQQ) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,224 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 GQQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD, 10 nm), The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU, 43 nm), and Findlay Airport (FDY, 46 nm). With a single 3,504-foot paved runway, GQQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from GQQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Galion.
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Field capability
ICAO
KGQQ
IATA
GQQ
FAA / Local
GQQ
Elevation
1,224 ft
Coordinates
40.7534° N · 82.7238° 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 OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 1,224 ft, GQQ sits higher than 95% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,504 ft
- 05/233,504 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,504 ft
GQQ's 3,504 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 10nmMFDMansfield Lahm Regional AirportMansfield
- 43nmOSUThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott FieldColumbus
- 46nmFDYFindlay AirportFindlay
- 46nmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International AirportColumbus
- 46nmKPCWErie-Ottawa International AirportPort Clinton
- 56nmCLECleveland Hopkins International AirportCleveland
Location
Open the full mapKGQQ · Galion Municipal Airport · Galion, OH
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GQQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 245 nm | 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 266 nm | 1h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 334 nm | 1h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 394 nm | 1h 19m |
| Boston (BED) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 827 nm | 2h 19m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 855 nm | 2h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GQQ?
- Galion Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,504 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 GQQ?
- Galion Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,504 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GQQ?
- The closest alternate is Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD), about 10 nm away, followed by The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GQQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 58m (245 nm), Washington DC about 1h 1m (266 nm), Nashville about 1h 11m (334 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.