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Scholes International At Galveston Airport (KGLS / GLS)

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KGLS airport at a glance

ICAO code
KGLS
IATA code
GLS
City
Galveston
Region
Texas
Country
United States
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Time zone
America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates
29.2653° N, 94.8604° W
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Weather & airport info KGLS

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 04 Nov, 01:17 UTC
Wind
7 kt (13 km/h) from north (350°)
Visibility
10 km or more
Clouds
overcast at 1,700 ft
Temperature
23 °C (dew point 22 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,012 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
SPECI KGLS 040117Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM OVC017 23/22 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE10 P0000 T02330217

Forecast (TAF)

  • 04 Nov, 01:00–03:00 UTC
    11 kt (20 km/h) from north-northwest (340°) · visibility 10 km or more · Showers in the vicinity · few clouds at 900 ft, broken clouds at 1,500 ft
  • 04 Nov, 01:00–03:00 UTCtemporarily
    visibility 8 km · Light rain showers
  • 04 Nov, 03:00–09:00 UTCfrom
    13 kt (24 km/h) from north-northwest (340°) · visibility 10 km or more · overcast at 6,000 ft
  • 04 Nov, 09:00–19:00 UTCfrom
    13 kt (24 km/h) from north (360°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft
  • 04 Nov, 19:00–00:00 UTCfrom
    8 kt (15 km/h) from north (360°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 25,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KGLS 040052Z 0401/0424 34011KT P6SM VCSH FEW009 BKN015 TEMPO 0401/0403 5SM -SHRA FM040300 34013KT P6SM OVC060 FM040900 36013KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM041900 36008KT P6SM FEW250

Airport

Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
06:34 / 17:31 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
18/361,829 m (6,001 ft)concreteyes
14/321,829 m (6,000 ft)asphalt/concreteyes

Radio frequencies

  • Clearance: 135.35
  • CTAF: 120.575
  • Ground: 118.625
  • Tower: 120.575
  • UNICOM: 123.05

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KGLS

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (6)
Departure procedures (23)
Minimums (2)
Other (15)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KGLS(7)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceObstacle10/002· until 17 Jan, 12:52 UTC

    An obstacle tower light 3.6 nautical miles east northeast of the airport is out of service. Its top is 236.2 ft above sea level, 224.1 ft above ground.

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    OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1052528) 291752.20N0944808.10W (3.6NM ENE GLS) 236.2FT (224.1FT AGL) U/S

  • Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: not available8863/26· until 09 Nov, 17:00 UTC

    The HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) is not available, except for aircraft equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS. The TBD VOR/DME navigation system is out of service.

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    SID SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE. 2610131300-2611091700EST

    Q) KZHU/QPDAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/2915N09451W005
A) KGLS
B) 2602191111
C) 2610011111EST
E) GLS SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX.
HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)...
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS,
TBD VOR/DME U/S.
  • Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: changedA0477/26· until 09 Nov, 17:00 UTC

    The HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) is only available for aircraft equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS, as the TBD VOR/DME is out of service.

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    SID SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.

    A0477/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2915N09451W005
A) KGLS
B) 2610131300
C) 2611091700
E) SID SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.
  • NoticeAirspace11/002· from 06 Nov, 19:00 UTC · until 08 Nov, 07:00 UTC

    Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are active within an area with a 0.5 nautical mile radius, 4.2 nautical miles northeast of GLS airport, from the surface to 200 feet above ground.

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    AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 0.5NM RADIUS OF 291824.30N0944748.80W (4.2NM NE GLS) SFC-200FT

  • NoticeAirspace11/001· from 06 Nov, 00:00 UTC · until 08 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    Airspace drones (UAS) within an area defined as 0.5 NM radius of a defined point (4.0 NM east-northeast of GLS) surface- 200 ft

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    AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 0.5NM RADIUS OF 291724.30N0944720.70W (4.0NM ENE GLS) SFC-200FT

  • NoticeStandard instrument departure: changed1584/26· until 22 Oct, 11:25 UTC (estimated)

    Standard departure (SID) SCHOLES INTL at GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV (area navigation))... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION from STYCK to DOLEY and STYCK to WTSON MOCA 2200. all OTHER DATA REMAINS as PUBLISHED. 22 Oct 11:25 UTC -2810221125EST

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    SID SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2610221125-2810221125EST

    Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2915N09451W005
A) KGLS
B) 2610221039
C) 2706031039EST
E) GLS SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX.
STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)...
DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200FT.
ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
  • NoticeStandard instrument departure: changedA0493/26· until 22 Oct, 11:25 UTC

    For the standard departure route STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV) at Scholes International Airport at Galveston, Texas, the minimum obstruction clearance altitude for the DOLEY TRANSITION and WTSON TRANSITION from STYCK to DOLEY and STYCK to WTSON is 2200 feet. All other data remains as published.

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    SID SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.

    A0493/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2915N09451W005
A) KGLS
B) 2610221125
C) 2810221125
E) SID SCHOLES INTL AT GALVESTON, GALVESTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Scholes International At Galveston Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals
78
Departures
13
Different jets
64

Most frequent origins: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (4), Lincoln Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: Learjet 60 (9), Piper M500/M600 (8), Piaggio P.180 Avanti (8), Beechcraft King Air 90 (7), Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore (7).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

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KGLS airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Galveston airport (KGLS) today?

There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Galveston (KGLS). Affected: Obstacle: out of service; Standard instrument departure: not available; Standard instrument departure: changed. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Galveston airport (KGLS)?

According to the latest weather report for KGLS (METAR, 04 Nov, 01:17 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 7 kt (13 km/h) from north (350°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 23 °C (dew point 22 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Galveston airport (KGLS)?

Galveston (KGLS) has 2 runways: runway 18/36 with 1,829 m (6,001 ft), concrete and runway 14/32 with 1,829 m (6,000 ft), asphalt/concrete. The longest is 1,829 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Galveston airport (KGLS)?

Frequencies at KGLS: Tower 120.575 MHz and Ground 118.625 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Scholes International At Galveston Airport?

The ICAO code is KGLS and the IATA code is GLS. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KGLS airport?

Scholes International At Galveston Airport sits at 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

Can I fly to KGLS by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Scholes International At Galveston Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KGLS?

There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 3 arriving at Scholes International At Galveston Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.