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Gordon Municipal Airport.
Gordon, Nebraska · 3,562 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
3,562
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR).
Overview
Gordon Municipal Airport (KGRN / GRN) is a general aviation field serving Gordon, Nebraska. The field lies at an elevation of 3,562 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
GRN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR, 41 nm), Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA, 53 nm), and Miller Field (VTN, 72 nm). GRN offers 2 runways, the longest 5,196-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of GRN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from GRN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
KGRN
IATA
GRN
FAA / Local
GRN
Elevation
3,562 ft
Coordinates
42.8060° N · 102.1750° 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 NE fields
state range 984–4,925 ft
At 3,562 ft, GRN sits higher than 89% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,196 ft
- 04/225,196 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/292,283 ft × 50 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,196 ft
GRN's 5,196 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.
- 41nmCDRChadron Municipal AirportChadron
- 53nmAIAAlliance Municipal AirportAlliance
- 72nmVTNMiller FieldValentine
- 84nmRAPRapid City Regional AirportRapid City
- 84nmBFFWestern Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig AirportScottsbluff
- 90nmRCAEllsworth Air Force BaseRapid City
Location
Open the full mapKGRN · Gordon Municipal Airport · Gordon, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GRN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 210 nm | 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 286 nm | 1h 4m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 302 nm | 1h 6m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 378 nm | 1h 17m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 455 nm | 1h 27m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 634 nm | 1h 52m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 717 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GRN?
- Gordon Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,196 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 GRN?
- Gordon Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,196 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GRN?
- The closest alternate is Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR), about 41 nm away, followed by Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GRN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 53m (210 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 4m (286 nm), Aspen about 1h 6m (302 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.