Airports / Texas / PNX
North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field.
Denison, Texas · 749 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
34 ratings
0
Operators based
749
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#20 / 115
Texas airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 34 Google ratings , ranked against 115 rated TX fields.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Durant Regional Airport - Eaker Field (DUA).
Overview
Located in Denison, Texas, North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field (KGYI / PNX) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 749 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 PNX for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Durant Regional Airport - Eaker Field (DUA, 19 nm), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 52 nm), and Dallas Love Field (DAL, 53 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,000-foot paved runway, PNX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PNX depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Perrin AFB and Grayson County. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Denison.
1 FBO serves KGYI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Rise Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeRise Aviation’s mission is to provide our customers exceptional service, dependable quality products, a clean professional facility, and a warm friendly experience at a fair and competitive price. We are a full service Fixed Base Operation located 60 miles North of Dallas at North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI), Denison, TX.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Monday - Friday: 7:00AM to 9:00PM, Saturday - Sunday: 7:00AM to 7:00PM
- Unicom 130.35
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KGYI
IATA
PNX
FAA / Local
GYI
Elevation
749 ft
Coordinates
33.7141° N · 96.6737° 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 TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 749 ft, PNX sits higher than 55% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,000 ft
- 18L/36R9,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18R/36L4,008 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
PNX's 9,000 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.
- 19nmDUADurant Regional Airport - Eaker FieldDurant
- 52nmDFWDallas Fort Worth International AirportDallas-Fort Worth
- 53nmDALDallas Love FieldDallas
- 54nmAFWPerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance AirportFort Worth
- 61nmPRXCox FieldParis
- 64nmFTWFort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth
Location
Open the full mapKGYI · North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field · Denison, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PNX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) | 217 nm | 54m |
| Houston (HOU) | 254 nm | 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 513 nm | 1h 36m |
| Denver (DEN) | 533 nm | 1h 38m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 592 nm | 1h 47m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 608 nm | 1h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 647 nm | 1h 54m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 761 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PNX?
- North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field's longest paved runway is 9,000 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 PNX?
- North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field?
- One FBO serves PNX: Rise 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 PNX?
- The closest alternate is Durant Regional Airport - Eaker Field (DUA), about 19 nm away, followed by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PNX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Austin about 54m (217 nm), Houston about 59m (254 nm), Nashville about 1h 36m (513 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.