Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY), Colorado
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY) sits in northern Colorado at 4,697 feet elevation, roughly 44 nautical miles from the Denver metro area, and serves as an uncontrolled, publicly used field for business aviation traffic in the region. The airport's longest runway extends to 10,000 feet, supporting a range of aircraft types, while nearest customs clearance is available at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) about 17 nautical miles away.
Runways
Greeley-Weld County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 10,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Greeley-Weld County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Greeley-Weld County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Greeley-Weld County Airport recorded 1,993 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KGXY concentrates in the summer and early fall, with September and June showing the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 236 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Greeley-Weld County Airport averages 2.4 snow days in February.
Weather station is 2.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Greeley-Weld County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 17/35 is the preferred runway when the crosswind component on Runway 10/28 exceeds 12 knots.
Pilots can activate MIRL for Runways 10/28 and 17/35, and REIL for Runways 10, 28, 17, and 35, via CTAF. PAPI on Runways 10, 17, and 35, and VASI on Runway 28, operate 24 hours.
A 10-foot dirt road, Aces Road, lies at the threshold and runs parallel to the extended centerline. Crops 9 feet tall stand 140 feet from the threshold, 90 feet to the left and right of centerline.
Runway 35 is the preferred runway when wind is less than 5 knots. Runway 35 is also preferred for touch-and-go landings.
Aircraft departing Runway 28 should avoid a southbound turn prior to crossing the Runway 10 threshold.
Caution: extended taxi distance to Runway 17/35 via Taxiway C1.
Wildlife and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 190/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 160/F/C/X/T
Taxiway pavement strength is less than the published runway PCR; taxiways consist of older pavement that has not been evaluated.
Oil drilling rigs up to 120 feet tall are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Caution: intensive USAF student training activity in the vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.
Two helicopter parking positions, marked TDPC, are located on the west edge of the main apron; no designated helipads exist.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Greeley-Weld County Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Northern Colorado Regional (KFNL), 17.30 NM west.
Part of the Denver area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway should pilots expect to use at KGXY?
Greeley-Weld County Airport operates two paved runways, with 17/35 the primary strip at 10,000 feet by 100 feet and 10/28 a secondary parallel at 5,801 feet by 100 feet. Local guidance calls for Runway 17/35 when the crosswind component on 10/28 exceeds 12 knots. Runway 35 is preferred when winds are below 5 knots and is also the preferred runway for touch-and-go traffic. KGXY has no operating control tower, so runway selection and sequencing rely on CTAF calls and pilot judgment.
Is fuel available at Greeley-Weld County Airport?
Greeley-Weld County Airport stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport operates on an attendance schedule of 0600 to 2000 local time daily, which governs when fueling and other attended services are staffed. Outside those hours pilots should plan fuel stops accordingly, since the schedule reflects attended coverage rather than continuous access. KGXY's fuel offering supports both piston and turbine business aviation traffic passing through the Denver-area region.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KGXY?
Greeley-Weld County Airport reports several close-in obstructions worth noting before arrival or departure. A 10-foot dirt road runs along Aces Road at the threshold, parallel to the extended centerline, and 9-foot crops sit 140 feet from the threshold, 90 feet either side of centerline. Separately, oil drilling rigs up to 120 feet tall have been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Wildlife and bird activity on and around the field is also noted, adding another factor for pilots to watch during approach and departure phases at KGXY.
What is the pavement strength situation at Greeley-Weld County Airport?
Greeley-Weld County Airport publishes two PCR values for its runway pavements: 190/F / D/X / T and 160/F / C/X / T. Operators should note that taxiway pavement strength is lower than the published runway PCR figures, since the taxiways consist of older pavement that has not been separately evaluated. This distinction matters for heavier business aircraft weighing taxi routing against the rated runway strength. Dispatchers planning operations at KGXY should factor taxiway condition into weight and routing decisions rather than relying solely on runway PCR data.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Greeley-Weld County Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Greeley-Weld County Airport concentrates in the summer and early fall months, according to FAA TFMSC data covering 2025. September recorded 236 business aviation operations and June recorded 220, both notably higher than quieter months like January at 128 and November at 124. Total annual operations at KGXY reached 2,843, with business aviation accounting for 1,993 of those movements. This seasonal pattern is useful for dispatchers anticipating ramp congestion or scheduling flexibility at the field.