Grinnell Regional (KGGI), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Grinnell Regional Airport (KGGI) is a public-use, non-towered field in east-central Iowa serving business aviation traffic at a modest volume, according to FAA TFMSC data. The airport has a single paved runway and is not staffed around the clock, with attendance limited to weekdays and Saturday mornings. There is no on-airport customs service; the nearest customs airport of entry is KDSM, roughly 43 nautical miles away.
Runways
Grinnell Regional has one paved runway, 13/31, 5,200 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Grinnell Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Grinnell Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Des Moines International (KDSM), 43 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Grinnell Regional recorded 165 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and October. Business aviation traffic at KGGI is concentrated in the fall months, with October, August, and November each recording higher operations counts than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 23 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Grinnell Regional averages 5.0 days above 90°F in July, 30.4 freeze days in January and 3.1 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.3°F, and January the coldest, at 28.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Grinnell Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 31 is the calm wind runway.
MIRL for runway 13/31 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the PAPI and REIL for runways 13 and 31, use the CTAF.
Runway 13 approach has a 35:1 slope to the displaced threshold.
Runway 31 approach has a 25:1 slope to the displaced threshold.
Fuel is available after hours through a separate arrangement.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact flight service on the assigned frequency, contact Chicago ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Grinnell Regional has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (KTNU), 12.99 NM west.
Part of the Des Moines and Iowa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KGGI
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$1,200.00 catering order at KGGI.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KGGI have and how long is it?
Grinnell Regional Airport (KGGI) has a single paved runway, 13/31, measuring 5,200 feet long and 75 feet wide with a concrete surface. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, matching the field's max paved length figure. Runway 31 is designated as the calm wind runway. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field.
Is fuel available at KGGI after hours?
Grinnell Regional Airport (KGGI) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, but standard attendance runs weekdays 0800-1700 and Saturdays 0800-1200. Fuel service outside those hours is handled through an after-hours arrangement noted in the airport remarks. Dispatchers planning fuel stops outside the posted schedule should confirm availability before arrival. No towered air traffic control is present to assist with coordination.
Does KGGI have customs clearance on site?
Grinnell Regional Airport (KGGI) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport of entry is KDSM, located approximately 42.93 nautical miles away. Crews requiring a customs clearance point near Grinnell should plan their arrival through KDSM instead. Remarks also note that pilots unable to reach flight service on the assigned frequency should contact Chicago ARTCC for clearance delivery.
What lighting is available at KGGI at night?
Grinnell Regional Airport (KGGI) has medium intensity runway lighting on runway 13/31 that is preset to low intensity by default. Pilots can increase the intensity and activate the PAPI and REIL on both runway 13 and runway 31 via the CTAF. This pilot-controlled lighting setup is standard for this non-towered field. No airport traffic control tower is present to manage lighting instead.