Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional (KGDA), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional Airport (KGDA) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Marion, Kentucky, serving a modest volume of business aviation traffic. The field offers a single paved runway and fuel service, with no onsite customs; the nearest customs point is KHOP, roughly 50 nautical miles away. Traffic passing through KGDA, as tracked by FAA TFMSC, remains at a modest level typical of a regional general aviation airport in this part of the state.
Runways
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional has one paved runway, 07/25, 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Campbell Aaf (fort Campbell) (KHOP), 50 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional recorded 122 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KGDA is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with August, April, and November showing the highest monthly operations of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 18 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Pilots can activate the REILs on runways 7 and 25, the PAPI on runways 7 and 25, and the MIRL on runway 07/25 using the CTAF.
Runway condition information is provided by the airport manager.
Crittenden County Hospital operates a helipad located 1 nautical mile southeast of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Sturgis Municipal (KTWT), 14.43 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KGDA?
There is no customs presence at Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional Airport. The nearest customs facility is at KHOP, located approximately 50 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that airport instead. Dispatchers should factor in this distance when planning international arrivals into KGDA.
What is the runway length at KGDA?
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional Airport has a single paved runway, 07/25, measuring 5001 feet long and 75 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, and this runway represents the maximum paved length available at the field. This single-runway configuration is a key planning factor for aircraft with longer landing distance requirements.
Is KGDA a towered airport?
KGDA is not a towered airport and operates under an unattended attendance schedule. Pilots should use the CTAF to activate runway lighting, including REILs on runways 7 and 25, PAPI on both ends, and MIRL along runway 07/25. Coordination with other traffic relies on standard non-towered procedures at this Kentucky field.
What fuel is available at Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional Airport?
Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional Airport offers 100LL and A+ fuel, with Jet A also available on the field. The airport operates on an unattended schedule, so fuel access should be confirmed ahead of arrival. This field supports a modest volume of business aviation traffic annually according to FAA TFMSC data.