Airports / Mississippi / GWO
Greenwood–Leflore Airport.
Greenwood, Mississippi · 162 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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22 ratings
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Operators based
162
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH).
Overview
Located in Greenwood, Mississippi, Greenwood–Leflore Airport (KGWO / GWO) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 162 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
GWO has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH, 45 nm), University Oxford Airport (UOX, 60 nm), and Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN, 71 nm). GWO offers 3 runways, the longest 6,501-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of GWO vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Greenwood Army Airfield. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from GWO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KGWO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Cotton Belt Aviation
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-15:00; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +10 more
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KGWO
IATA
GWO
FAA / Local
GWO
Elevation
162 ft
Coordinates
33.4950° N · 90.0882° 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 MS fields
state range 17–610 ft
At 162 ft, GWO sits lower than 67% of the 42 Mississippi fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 6,501 ft
- 18/366,501 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/235,011 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/272,689 ft × 60 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,501 ft
GWO's 6,501 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 45nmGLHMid Delta Regional AirportGreenville
- 60nmUOXUniversity Oxford AirportOxford
- 71nmJANJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International AirportJackson
- 75nmGTRGolden Triangle Regional AirportColumbus/W Point/Starkville
- 80nmTUPTupelo Regional AirportTupelo
- 83nmCBMColumbus Air Force BaseColumbus
Location
Open the full mapKGWO · Greenwood–Leflore Airport · Greenwood, MS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GWO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 231 nm | 56m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 342 nm | 1h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 352 nm | 1h 13m |
| Austin (AUS) | 434 nm | 1h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 520 nm | 1h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 660 nm | 1h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 689 nm | 2h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 693 nm | 2h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GWO?
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport's longest paved runway is 6,501 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 GWO?
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 6,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Greenwood–Leflore Airport?
- One FBO serves GWO: Cotton Belt Aviation. 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 GWO?
- The closest alternate is Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH), about 45 nm away, followed by University Oxford Airport (UOX) at 60 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GWO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 56m (231 nm), Dallas about 1h 12m (342 nm), Houston about 1h 13m (352 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.