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Airports / North Carolina / GSO
Large airport · GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Greensboro, North Carolina · 925 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
1,910 ratings
3
Operators based
925
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Greensboro, North CarolinaELEV 925 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
1,910
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
925
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO / GSO) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 925 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Direct Jet Charter, LLC, iAero Airways, and Koury Aviation, Inc. are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Smith Reynolds Airport (INT, 14 nm), Danville Regional Airport (DAN, 41 nm), and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 57 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 10,001-foot paved runway, GSO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from GSO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Greensboro.
2 FBOs serve KGSO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Koury Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAt Koury Aviation, our goal is to go above and beyond to provide the amenities, service and attention you need when and where you need them. We pride ourselves on developing personal relationships with our customers, and our proprietary training programs reinforce our strict quality and safety standards.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7/365
- Unicom 128.9
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Greensboro
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSituated in North Carolina’s charming heartland, Greensboro is the perfect place to relax and unwind. 135 attractions, there is entertainment for all. The Greensboro Arboretum is the best way to discover local plan life. See Exhibits of North Carolina Pottery and related activities from prehistoric native American times to the present.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is clean, well-organized, and just the right size.”
Seme Marcelin5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“We’ve eaten there more than once, and the staff on both sides of the restaurant have been wonderful every time.”
Seme Marcelin5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Piedmont Triad International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGSO
IATA
GSO
FAA / Local
GSO
Elevation
925 ft
Coordinates
36.0994° N · 79.9373° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NC fields
state range 10–3,179 ft
At 925 ft, GSO sits higher than 76% of the 58 North Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 10,001 ft
- 05R/23L10,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05L/23R9,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/326,380 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,001 ft
GSO's 10,001 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 operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmINTSmith Reynolds AirportWinston Salem
- 41nmDANDanville Regional AirportDanville
- 57nmUSAConcord-Padgett Regional AirportConcord
- 57nmRDURaleigh-Durham International AirportRaleigh/Durham
- 72nmPOBPope FieldFort Bragg
- 72nmCLTCharlotte Douglas International AirportCharlotte
Location
Open the full mapKGSO · Piedmont Triad International Airport · Greensboro, NC
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GSO 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) | 208 nm | 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 327 nm | 1h 10m |
| New York (TEB) | 397 nm | 1h 19m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 512 nm | 1h 35m |
| Boston (BED) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Miami (MIA) | 619 nm | 1h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 858 nm | 2h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GSO?
- Piedmont Triad International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,001 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 GSO?
- Piedmont Triad International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 10,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at GSO?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Piedmont Triad International Airport as a home base, including Direct Jet Charter, LLC, iAero Airways, Koury Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Piedmont Triad International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve GSO: Koury Aviation FBO and Signature Flight Support Greensboro. 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 GSO?
- The closest alternate is Smith Reynolds Airport (INT), about 14 nm away, followed by Danville Regional Airport (DAN) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GSO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 53m (208 nm), Nashville about 1h 10m (327 nm), New York about 1h 19m (397 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.