Donaldson Field (KGYH), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Donaldson Field (KGYH) is a towered public-use airport in Greenville, South Carolina, positioned near two other Greenville-area fields and the Greenville-Spartanburg International hub. The field's traffic and access rules reflect its role supporting military and reserve rotorcraft operations alongside general business aviation activity, with a single long concrete runway serving both.
Runways
Donaldson Field has one paved runway, 05/23, 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Donaldson Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Donaldson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greenville Spartanburg International (KGSP), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Donaldson Field recorded 3,613 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Donaldson Field (KGYH) is concentrated in the latter half of the year, with operations peaking in October according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 417 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Donaldson Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Parking is limited. The ramp is closed to all traffic except military and reserve/guard aircraft operating under a 24-hour prior permission requirement. Contact Arrange Ops to coordinate. The field operates 1230-2200Z Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Transient maintenance is limited to CH47 and UH72 aircraft only.
Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 79 feet without prior coordination with airport management.
MALSR on Runway 05 and HIRL on Runway 05/23 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 440/R/C/W/T
Arrange Ops frequencies are 41.3 and 308.7. Contact Arrange Ops, Greenville Ops, for coordination.
Surface conditions are not reported daily between 9pm and 7am local time.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Donaldson Field has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Greenville Downtown (KGMU), 5.54 NM north.
Part of the Greenville and Spartanburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic access does KGYH have?
Donaldson Field (KGYH) operates with restricted ramp access rather than open public parking. The ramp is closed to all traffic except military and reserve/guard aircraft operating under a 24-hour prior permission required arrangement. Operators must contact Donaldson Arrange Ops to coordinate before arrival. The field operates 1230-2200Z on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Transient maintenance support is limited to CH47 and UH72 aircraft only, so operators outside those categories should not expect maintenance services on site.
How long is the runway at Donaldson Field?
Donaldson Field (KGYH) has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 8000 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. This is the same length listed as the airport's max paved runway distance, confirming 05/23 as the only paved surface at the field. The runway's substantial length and width support larger aircraft operations, consistent with the field's military and reserve aviation traffic. Pilots should note that surface condition reports are not issued daily between 9pm and 7am local time.
Is customs available at KGYH?
Donaldson Field (KGYH) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is Greenville-Spartanburg International, located approximately 11.33 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility rather than clearing at Donaldson Field itself. This is a routing consideration for any international arrival planning, since Donaldson Field's own operational restrictions to military and reserve aircraft with prior permission would apply on top of any customs requirement.
What are the taxiway restrictions at Donaldson Field?
Taxiway A at Donaldson Field (KGYH) is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 79 feet unless prior coordination has been arranged with airport management. Operators of larger aircraft need to contact airport management in advance rather than assuming taxiway access on arrival. This restriction is separate from the ramp access limits that apply to non-military traffic. Dispatchers planning flights with wide-wingspan aircraft into KGYH should factor this coordination requirement into pre-flight planning.
Does traffic at KGYH vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Donaldson Field (KGYH) shows a concentration in the second half of the year, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations rose from a low of 199 in February to a peak of 417 in October. August, September, October, and November each recorded over 300 operations, higher than most months in the first half of the year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into Donaldson Field during these months should anticipate a busier operational environment than in winter and early spring.