Abernathy Field (KGZS), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Abernathy Field (KGZS) serves Pulaski, Tennessee, with a single paved runway suitable for light business aircraft operations. The field is unattended for portions of the schedule and has no onsite customs, with the nearest customs clearance available at KDCU, about 30.52 nautical miles away. Business aviation traffic here is modest, consistent with a general aviation field that primarily supports regional and local operators rather than sustained jet traffic.
Runways
Abernathy Field has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,310 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Abernathy Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Abernathy Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pryor Field Regional (KDCU), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Abernathy Field recorded 236 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KGZS peaks in April, with volumes roughly double the quieter months of February and May.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 36 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Abernathy Field averages 12.9 days above 90°F in July, 21.4 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.1°F, and January the coldest, at 48.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Abernathy Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
A rock quarry is located 1,000 feet from Runway 34. Explosive operations at the quarry are scheduled in advance with the airport.
The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 51:1.
A rock quarry tower is present as an obstruction.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Abernathy Field has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Lawrenceburg / Lawrence County (fleeman Fld), 10.97 NM northwest.
Part of the Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KGZS
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at KGZS.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KGZS offer for business aircraft?
KGZS has one paved runway, designated 16/34, measuring 5,310 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light to midsize business jets and turboprops operating into Abernathy Field. There is no crosswind runway, so pilots should account for wind conditions relative to the 16/34 alignment when planning arrivals or departures.
Is customs clearance available at KGZS?
Abernathy Field (KGZS) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs-capable airport is KDCU, located approximately 30.52 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals into this area should route customs clearance through KDCU rather than expecting service directly at KGZS.
What fuel is available at KGZS?
KGZS offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel, listed in the airport data as A+ grade. Fuel availability aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1900 and Sunday from 1300 to 1800. Outside these hours, fuel service may not be staffed at Abernathy Field.
Are there any notable obstacles near KGZS?
Yes, Abernathy Field reports a rock quarry located about 1,000 feet from Runway 34, with a tower structure associated with the quarry noted as an obstruction. The approach slope to the displaced threshold is documented at 51:1. Explosive operations at the quarry are scheduled in advance with the airport, so pilots operating at KGZS should be aware of this activity near the runway environment.