Glasgow Municipal (KGLW), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Glasgow Municipal (KGLW) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Glasgow, Kentucky, sitting at 716 feet elevation and about 73.77 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field handles a modest volume of business aviation activity, with FAA TFMSC data showing 217 bizav operations against 330 total operations in 2025. A single asphalt runway serves all traffic, and fuel including Jet A, 100LL, and A+ is available during posted attendance hours. Customs clearance is not offered onsite; the nearest facility is at KBNA, roughly 64.71 nautical miles away.
Runways
Glasgow Municipal has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,302 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Glasgow Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Glasgow Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Nashville International (KBNA), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Glasgow Municipal recorded 217 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KGLW is concentrated toward the later months of the year, with November posting the highest monthly total of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 29 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Glasgow Municipal averages 17.6 days above 90°F in August, 19.7 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.3°F, and January the coldest, at 47.2°F.
Weather station is 2.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Glasgow Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 8 and 26, and MIRL for runway 08/26, are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Approach ratio is 34:1 to the displaced threshold.
Turkey activity on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Glasgow Municipal has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (KBWG), 22.70 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KGLW, Glasgow Municipal?
Glasgow Municipal (KGLW) offers 100LL and A+ fuel, and Jet A is also available on the field. The airport is attended Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1700 local. Outside those hours, fuel access depends on self-service arrangements not detailed in airport data. Dispatchers should confirm fuel availability against the posted attendance schedule when planning ops outside that window.
What runway does KGLW have for business aviation traffic?
Glasgow Municipal has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 5302 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates the light and midsize business aircraft that make up the bulk of the field's bizav traffic. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at KGLW, so wind conditions on the 08/26 axis are the primary operational consideration.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Glasgow Municipal?
Glasgow Municipal does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs airport of entry is KBNA, located approximately 64.71 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near KGLW should plan to route through KBNA rather than expecting service at Glasgow Municipal itself.
How much business aviation traffic does KGLW handle, and when is it busiest?
Glasgow Municipal recorded 217 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 330 total annual operations at the field. Traffic is not evenly spread across the year: November stands out with 29 operations, the highest monthly count, while April and June each saw only 13. Dispatchers planning around KGLW should note this late-year concentration when scheduling.