Arlington Municipal (KGKY), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) is a towered, public-use field in Arlington, Texas, positioned within the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area and roughly 14 nautical miles from Dallas-Fort Worth International. The airport serves a business aviation base of 5,640 annual operations out of 11,484 total, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, with a single concrete runway capable of handling mid-size jet traffic and a full slate of piston and turbine fuel grades on the field.
Runways
Arlington Municipal has one paved runway, 16/34, 6,080 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Arlington Municipal has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Arlington Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Dallas-Fort Worth International (KDFW), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Arlington Municipal recorded 5,640 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November and December. Business aviation traffic at KGKY concentrates toward the later months of the year, with November and December recording the highest monthly operations counts in the 2025 data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 661 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Arlington Municipal averages 28.2 days above 90°F in July and 11.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.1°F, and January the coldest, at 57.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Arlington Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Medium-intensity runway lighting on runway 16/34 is preset; higher intensity is available upon request through the control tower. When the tower is closed, the MALSR approach lighting system on runway 34 can be activated using the common traffic advisory frequency.
Extensive helicopter traffic operates west of the runway.
100LL is available in both full-service and self-service configurations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Arlington Municipal has five airfields within 16 NM. The closest is Grand Prairie Municipal (KGPM), 3.18 NM northeast.
Part of the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is KGKY airport and where is it located?
KGKY is Arlington Municipal Airport, a public-use, towered field in Arlington, Texas, roughly 11.4 nautical miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. It sits at 628 feet elevation and operates one paved runway, 16/34, measuring 6,080 feet by 100 feet on a concrete surface. FAA TFMSC data recorded 11,484 total annual operations in 2025, with 5,640 attributed to business aviation. The airport is attended around the clock, with fuel and tower services available on an all-day, every-day schedule.
Does KGKY have on-site customs clearance for international arrivals?
Arlington Municipal Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Dallas-Fort Worth International, located about 14.3 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from outside the United States should plan to clear customs at that airport before or instead of landing at KGKY. No CANPASS or restricted-access customs arrangement is listed for this field, since the clearance function is handled entirely off-site at the nearby international airport.
What fuel types are available at Arlington Municipal Airport?
Arlington Municipal Airport, KGKY, offers 100LL avgas along with Jet A and Jet A+ fuel. The 100LL grade is available in both full-service and self-service configurations, per airport remarks. Jet A availability is confirmed in the facility fuel-type data. Dispatchers planning fuel stops for mixed piston and turbine fleets can count on both grades being present at this field, though specific service hours should be confirmed directly with the airport given the operational remarks provided.
What is the runway configuration at KGKY?
KGKY has a single paved runway, designated 16/34, built of concrete and measuring 6,080 feet long by 100 feet wide. This length accommodates a range of business aviation aircraft using Arlington Municipal Airport. Runway lighting is medium-intensity edge lighting on 16/34, preset by default, with higher intensity available on request through the control tower. When the tower is closed, pilots can activate the MALSR approach lighting system on runway 34 using the common traffic advisory frequency.
Is helicopter traffic a factor when operating at Arlington Municipal Airport?
Yes, extensive helicopter traffic operates west of the runway at Arlington Municipal Airport, according to published airport remarks. Fixed-wing crews inbound or outbound at KGKY should maintain awareness of rotorcraft activity in that area during all phases of pattern work. This traffic pattern consideration is a standing operational note for the field rather than a temporary condition. Coordination with the tower, which staffs the field on an all-day basis, helps manage sequencing between fixed-wing and helicopter operations in the vicinity.