Greenwood County Airport (KGRD), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Greenwood County Airport, KGRD, serves the Greenwood, South Carolina area with a single terminal facility located roughly 39 nautical miles from the metro core it supports. The field is a non-towered public-use airport handling both piston and turbine business traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording 577 business aviation operations against a total annual count of 1137 for 2025. Two paved runways, including a 5001-foot main strip, along with on-field Jet A and 100LL fuel, position KGRD as a capable option for operators working western South Carolina.
Runways
Greenwood County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 5,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Greenwood County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Greenwood County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greenville Spartanburg International (KGSP), 39 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Greenwood County Airport recorded 577 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KGRD is concentrated toward the end of the year, with December operations well above the monthly average recorded across the rest of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 72 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Greenwood County Airport averages 19.2 days above 90°F in July and 16.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.2°F, and January the coldest, at 53.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Greenwood County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact the field on the FSS frequency, contact Greer Approach. When Greer Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Runway 09/27 medium intensity runway lights are preset to medium intensity from dusk until 2300. To increase intensity and activate the REIL on runways 09 and 27, use CTAF. After 2300, CTAF activates the runway 09/27 MIRL, the REIL on runways 09 and 27, and the ODALS on runway 27.
Taxiway A runs parallel to runway 09/27. There are dropoffs on each side of the taxiway beyond the shoulder.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Greenwood County Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Laurens County (KLUX), 18.62 NM northeast.
Part of the Greenville and Spartanburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KGRD have on-site customs clearance?
Greenwood County Airport, KGRD, does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is KGSP, located approximately 38.86 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to plan their clearance through that airport instead of GRD. This applies to all inbound flights requiring customs processing, since KGRD itself offers no customs option. Dispatchers should factor the diversion or pre-clearance leg into routing plans accordingly.
What runways are available at KGRD and what are their dimensions?
Greenwood County Airport has two paved runways. Runway 09/27 is the longer of the two, measuring 5001 feet by 100 feet with a concrete surface. Runway 05/23 is 3600 feet by 60 feet, surfaced in asphalt. Both runways are paved, giving operators a choice depending on wind and aircraft performance needs. The 5001-foot runway is the maximum paved length available at the field.
Is KGRD a towered airport, and how should pilots handle communications?
KGRD, Greenwood County Airport, is not a towered field, so pilots rely on CTAF for runway lighting activation and traffic coordination. For clearance delivery, if a pilot is unable to contact the field on the FSS frequency, the guidance is to contact Greer Approach. When Greer Approach is closed, pilots are directed to contact Atlanta ARTCC instead. This layered contact procedure is specific to the non-towered status of Greenwood County Airport.
What fuel types are available at Greenwood County Airport?
Greenwood County Airport, KGRD, stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. This dual availability supports a mix of piston and turbine business aviation traffic using the field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's published attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1800, weekends with slightly reduced hours. Operators should confirm hours before arrival since the field is not staffed around the clock. This scheduling detail matters most for after-hours or early-morning arrivals.
When is business aviation traffic heaviest at KGRD?
Business aviation traffic at Greenwood County Airport, KGRD, is concentrated toward the end of the calendar year, with December showing the highest monthly total at 72 operations according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic in the January through May period runs lower, with January the quietest month at 21 operations. Fall months, particularly October and November, also show elevated activity compared to the spring. This pattern reflects a seasonal concentration rather than a flat distribution across the year. Dispatchers scheduling around KGRD should note the stronger fourth-quarter demand.