Gainesville Regional (KGNV), Florida
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Overview
Gainesville Regional Airport, identified by ICAO code KGNV, sits 51 nautical miles from the nearest border crossing point at KSGJ and serves the Gainesville, Florida metro area from a field elevation of 151 feet. The airport is towered and handles a mix of general aviation and business traffic on a primary runway long enough to support a wide range of turbine equipment. KGNV recorded 25,004 annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 10,043 of those movements.
Runways
Gainesville Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 11/29, is 7,504 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Gainesville Regional has Jet A and 100 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
Gainesville Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Saint Augustine (KSGJ), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Gainesville Regional recorded 10,043 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KGNV peaks in October and November, with both months exceeding 1,000 operations compared to a summer low near 684 in August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,093 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Gainesville Regional averages 23.2 days above 90°F in July and 6.2 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.1°F, and January the coldest, at 67.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Gainesville Regional has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Banner towing is not authorized except with 72-hour prior permission from the airport manager.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Jacksonville Approach.
Aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment require 24-hour prior permission.
The general aviation ramp is limited to aircraft of 110,000 pounds or below; other aircraft require prior permission.
Taxiway B is limited to aircraft of 75,000 pounds or below; other aircraft require prior permission.
Taxiway C is limited to aircraft of 120,000 pounds or below; other aircraft require prior permission.
Taxiway D is limited to aircraft of 120,000 pounds or below; other aircraft require prior permission.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on Runway 29, the MIRL on Runway 07/25, and the HIRL on Runway 11/29 via CTAF.
Runway 07/25 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying flights of more than 9 passenger seats or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights of more than 30 passenger seats.
Portions of Runway 07/25 and the northeast 1,000 feet of Taxiway A are not visible from the control tower, blocked by the VORTAC building.
Runway 11/29 markings on the west end are not standard due to markings not being fully removed, resulting in ghosting.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
When the control tower is closed, aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds must contact the FBO for parking instructions prior to exiting Taxiway A, due to irregular pavement strengths.
PCR VALUE: 320/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 480/F/B/X/T
Airport surface conditions are not monitored between 2330 and 0400 daily.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Gainesville Regional has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Keystone Heights, 14.93 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KGNV?
KGNV's longest runway is 11/29, a paved asphalt surface measuring 7,504 feet long and 150 feet wide. This length supports a broad range of business jets and larger turbine aircraft without significant performance limitations. The airport also has a secondary runway, 07/25, which is shorter at 4,158 feet and 100 feet wide. Gainesville Regional Airport is towered, and both runways are lit with runway edge lighting activated by CTAF when the tower is closed.
Are there weight restrictions on taxiways at Gainesville Regional Airport?
Yes, Gainesville Regional Airport applies specific weight limits to individual taxiways. Taxiway B is limited to aircraft weighing 75,000 pounds or below, while Taxiways C and D each allow up to 120,000 pounds. Aircraft exceeding these limits require prior permission. The GA ramp itself is limited to aircraft of 110,000 pounds or below, with heavier aircraft also requiring prior permission at KGNV.
Can Runway 07/25 at KGNV be used for scheduled passenger operations?
Runway 07/25 at Gainesville Regional Airport carries restrictions for certain commercial passenger flights. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than nine passenger seats. It is also unavailable for non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations exceeding 30 passenger seats. This runway measures 4,158 feet by 100 feet, shorter than the airport's primary runway 11/29. Operators planning passenger flights should route larger aircraft to the primary runway instead.
What happens at KGNV when the control tower is closed?
When the tower is closed at Gainesville Regional Airport, aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds must contact the FBO for parking instructions before exiting Taxiway A, due to irregular pavement strengths. Pilots also activate the MALSR approach lighting on Runway 29, the MIRL on Runway 07/25, and the HIRL on Runway 11/29 themselves via CTAF. Additionally, airport surface condition monitoring is not maintained between 2330 and 0400 daily at KGNV. Pilots operating during these hours should expect no active surface condition reporting.
Does Gainesville Regional Airport have wildlife hazards or visibility limitations from the tower?
Yes, wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of Gainesville Regional Airport, and pilots should remain alert for this hazard. Separately, portions of Runway 07/25 and the northeast 1,000 feet of Taxiway A are not visible from the air traffic control tower, blocked by the VORTAC building. This visibility limitation at KGNV is a structural condition tied to the tower's sightlines rather than a temporary obstruction. Pilots and controllers should account for this reduced visual coverage during ground operations in that area.