Golden Triangle Regional (KGTR), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Golden Triangle Regional Airport, KGTR, serves the Columbus, West Point, and Starkville area of Mississippi with a single long asphalt runway capable of handling a broad range of business jet traffic. As a towered, publicly used field with round-the-clock attendance and a full slate of piston and jet fuel grades, it functions as a practical waypoint for operators working the north Mississippi corridor. The airport sits roughly 83 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, and international arrivals must route through customs at KBHM given the absence of on-site clearance.
Runways
Golden Triangle Regional has one paved runway, 18/36, 8,003 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Golden Triangle Regional 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
Golden Triangle Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM), 92 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Golden Triangle Regional recorded 2,460 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KGTR is concentrated in the fall months, with November posting the highest operations count of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 282 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Golden Triangle Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR lighting is activated on runway 18. PAPI is installed on both runway 18 and runway 36. High-intensity runway lighting (HIRL) covers runway 18/36. Taxiway lights are controlled via CTAF.
Airport and runway conditions are not monitored between 2200 and 0500 local.
Birds and wildlife activity has been noted in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 330/F/D/X/T.
HPOX fuel is available for military aircraft only.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Golden Triangle Regional has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is McCharen Field, 8.98 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KGTR?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport, KGTR, operates a single runway, 18/36, measuring 8,003 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length places it among the longer regional runways in the region, supporting most business jet types without payload restrictions tied to distance. The pavement carries a PCR value of 330/F / D/X / T, which operators should check against aircraft weight before planning a visit. There is no crosswind runway, so pilots should factor wind direction against the 18/36 orientation when scheduling arrivals.
Is Jet A fuel available at Golden Triangle Regional Airport?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport, KGTR, carries Jet A and Jet A+ alongside 100LL, covering the typical range of business aviation fuel needs. The field is attended on an ALL / ALL / ALL schedule, meaning staffing is not limited to set business hours. A separate remark notes HPOX fuel availability for military aircraft, which is distinct from the civilian fuel types and not for general use. Dispatchers planning civilian jet fuel uplift should rely on the 100LL, A, and A+ listing rather than the military-specific note.
Does KGTR have on-site customs clearance?
KGTR does not have on-site customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KBHM, located approximately 92.33 nautical miles away, so international arrivals into Golden Triangle Regional Airport need to route through Birmingham or another customs-designated airport first. Flight planners should build this diversion into routing and timing for any inbound flight originating outside the United States. This distance is a meaningful factor for international operators comparing KGTR against nearby fields with on-site clearance.
What is the busiest month for business aviation traffic at KGTR?
November is the peak month for business aviation traffic at Golden Triangle Regional Airport, with 282 operations recorded in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data. April follows closely with 261 operations, while the quietest month is January at 149 operations. This traffic is concentrated across a handful of months rather than spread evenly through the year, so dispatchers scheduling flights to KGTR in the fall should anticipate higher ramp and airspace activity. Annual business aviation operations total 2,460 out of 5,591 total operations at the field.
What wildlife and lighting considerations apply at Golden Triangle Regional Airport?
Golden Triangle Regional Airport, KGTR, has a general remark noting birds and wildlife activity in the vicinity of the airport, which crews should factor into approach and departure vigilance. Lighting includes an activated MALSR system on runway 18, PAPI on both runway 18 and runway 36, and high-intensity runway lighting on the full 18/36 runway. Taxiway lights are controlled through CTAF. Additionally, airport and runway conditions are not actively monitored between 2200 and 0500 local, so night operators should plan with that gap in mind.