Piedmont Triad International (KGSO), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Piedmont Triad International (KGSO) serves the Greensboro, North Carolina area as a towered, public-use airport roughly 1.28 nautical miles from the metro core, sitting at 926 feet elevation. The field supports a substantial mix of business aviation and other traffic, backed by onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement, making it a viable international arrival point for operators in the region. With three paved runways, the longest at 10,001 feet, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel available, KGSO is equipped to handle a wide range of aircraft types.
Runways
Piedmont Triad International has three paved runways. The longest, 05R/23L, is 10,001 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
Piedmont Triad International has 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
Piedmont Triad International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Piedmont Triad International recorded 17,380 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KGSO is concentrated notably in April and October, which see higher operations counts than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,811 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Piedmont Triad International averages 13.7 days above 90°F in July, 19.5 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.5°F, and January the coldest, at 49.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Piedmont Triad International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach if unable on VHF 121.75.
Due to noise-sensitive areas, aircraft performing practice approaches shall use Runway 05R-23L.
PCR VALUE: 770/F/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1080/F/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 850/F/C/W/T
Aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet are prohibited from using Taxiway E.
Portions of Taxiway E between Taxiway J and Taxiway H are not visible from the air traffic control tower. Taxiway K northeast of Taxiway K6 is closed except for cargo aircraft.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Piedmont Triad International has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Smith Reynolds (KINT), 13.76 NM west.
Part of the North Carolina Triad area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KGSO
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KGSO for international arrivals?
Yes, Piedmont Triad International offers CBP inspection services onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means aircraft arriving from abroad can clear customs directly at KGSO rather than diverting to another port of entry. Crews should coordinate arrival details in advance given the agricultural compliance component tied to the USDA agreement. This onsite capability is a significant advantage for business aviation operators using Greensboro as a border crossing point. No nearby alternate customs airport is listed in the data, reflecting KGSO's role as a primary entry facility in the region.
What is the longest runway at KGSO?
The longest runway at Piedmont Triad International is 05R/23L, measuring 10,001 feet in length and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A second parallel runway, 05L/23R, offers 9,000 feet of length at the same width. A shorter crosswind runway, 14/32, provides 6,380 feet. All three runways are paved, giving KGSO substantial capacity for large transport-category and business aircraft regardless of wind conditions.
Are there any taxiway restrictions at KGSO affecting wingspan or aircraft type?
Yes, Piedmont Triad International restricts aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet from using Taxiway E. Separately, portions of Taxiway E located between Taxiway J and Taxiway H are not visible from the air traffic control tower, which affects how ATC manages movements in that area. Taxiway K northeast of K6 is closed to all aircraft except cargo operators. Dispatchers planning operations for large-wingspan aircraft should account for these routing limitations at KGSO.
When does business aviation traffic peak at Piedmont Triad International (KGSO)?
Business aviation traffic at Piedmont Triad International concentrates most heavily in April and October, according to FAA TFMSC data, with 1,781 and 1,811 operations respectively in 2025. These two months stand out above the rest of the year, which otherwise ranges from roughly 1,096 to 1,602 monthly operations. The lowest month recorded was January at 1,096 operations. Operators planning trips to KGSO around these peak periods should anticipate higher traffic volumes than the annual average of roughly 1,448 operations per month suggests.
Are there noise-related procedures for practice approaches at KGSO?
Yes, due to noise-sensitive areas surrounding Piedmont Triad International, aircraft performing practice approaches are required to use Runway 05R-23L. This directs training traffic away from the runway configurations closer to sensitive locations near the airport. Dispatchers and crews planning training flights or currency approaches at KGSO should build this runway assignment into their flight planning. The restriction applies specifically to practice approach operations rather than all traffic.