Genesee County Airport (KGVQ), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Genesee County Airport (KGVQ) serves Batavia, New York with a single paved runway and non-towered operations roughly 27 nautical miles from the Rochester and Buffalo metro area. The field carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel and operates on a seasonal attendance schedule that extends further into the evening from April through October. Business aviation makes up the large majority of the airport's recorded operations, and customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest customs airport being Rochester (KROC) about 22 nautical miles away.
Runways
Genesee County Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 5,499 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Genesee County Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Genesee County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC), 22 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Genesee County Airport recorded 394 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and September. Business aviation traffic at KGVQ builds through spring and peaks in August and September before tapering off toward winter, with December recording the fewest operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 51 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Genesee County Airport averages 2.8 days above 90°F in July, 27.8 freeze days in January and 7.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80.0°F, and January the coldest, at 31.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Genesee County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 10 has a 5-foot berm located 220 feet north of the runway, extending from 1,600 to 2,200 feet east of the runway 10 end.
Pilot-activated lighting includes MALSR on runway 28, REIL on runway 10, PAPI on both runway 10 and runway 28, and HIRL on runway 10/28, all controlled via CTAF.
An 8-foot fence is located within 199 feet of the runway, 460 feet to the right.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Genesee County Airport has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Ledgedale Airpark, 14.31 NM northeast.
Part of the Buffalo and Niagara area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KGVQ
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KGVQ have and how long is it?
Genesee County Airport (KGVQ) has one paved runway, 10/28, measuring 5,499 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this single strip regardless of wind direction. The runway length accommodates most business aviation aircraft operating into the airport.
Is customs available on site at KGVQ?
Genesee County Airport (KGVQ) does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs airport is Rochester (KROC), located approximately 22.45 nautical miles away. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should route customs clearance through Rochester rather than expecting on-field processing at KGVQ.
What fuel is available at KGVQ?
Genesee County Airport (KGVQ) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel on the field. Fuel availability aligns with the airport's attendance schedule, which runs 0730 to 2000 from April through October and 0730 to 1830 from November through March. Operators should plan arrivals within these windows to ensure fuel service.
When is KGVQ busiest for business aviation traffic?
Genesee County Airport (KGVQ) sees its highest business aviation activity in August and September, each recording 51 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic builds steadily from a low point in January and February, climbs through spring, and peaks in late summer before declining again toward year-end. December is the quietest month for bizav operations at the field.