Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional (KGDK), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional (KGDK) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Dayton, Ohio, serving business aviation traffic on a single paved runway. The field sits 42.56 nm from the nearest metro area and reports moderate annual operations, with customs clearance available at Dayton International Airport roughly 16.45 nm away rather than onsite. Flight training activity is a regular part of operations here, alongside self-service fuel available around the clock.
Runways
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional has one paved runway, 07/25, 5,004 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is James M Cox Dayton International (KDAY), 16 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional recorded 466 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KGDK is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with October, July, and November posting the highest monthly operations counts of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 72 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Pilot-controlled lighting: activate the runway end identifier lights (REIL) for runway 07 and 25, and the medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) for runway 07/25, via CTAF. The precision approach path indicator (PAPI) for runway 07 and 25 operates continuously.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
Brush 5-10 feet tall is located 0-150 feet from the runway, 150 feet left of centerline; additional brush 5-10 feet tall is located 0-50 feet from the runway, 230 feet right of centerline.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A fuel are available around the clock on a self-service basis via credit card.
Anti-icing fluid is available at the fuel nozzle.
Extensive flight training activity occurs at this airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Wright-Patterson AFB (KFFO), 8.49 NM north.
Part of the Cincinnati area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KGDK offer for business aircraft?
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional (KGDK) has a single paved runway, 07/25, measuring 5,004 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway at the field, so all arrivals and departures use this same strip regardless of wind direction. Pilots should plan crosswind operations accordingly given the lack of an alternate runway alignment.
Is fuel available at KGDK around the clock?
Yes, both 100LL and Jet A are available at Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional (KGDK) on a self-service, H24 basis via credit card. Anti-icing fluid is also available at the fuel nozzle for aircraft that require it. This makes KGDK usable for fueling stops outside the airport's staffed attendance hours.
Where does customs clearance happen for aircraft arriving at KGDK?
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional (KGDK) does not have customs onsite; the nearest customs service is at Dayton International Airport (KDAY), located approximately 16.45 nm away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KDAY rather than expecting onsite processing at KGDK. This distance should be factored into arrival planning for any international leg terminating in the area.
What obstacles or wildlife hazards should pilots know about at KGDK?
Greene County / Lewis A Jackson Regional (KGDK) reports low brush obstructions near the runway, ranging 5-10 feet tall on both sides of the approach and departure paths, close to the runway ends. The airport also notes deer, birds, and other wildlife on and in the vicinity of the field. Extensive flight training activity adds to the traffic mix pilots should anticipate in the pattern.