North Texas Regional / Perrin Field (KGYI), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field (KGYI), serving Sherman and Denison, Texas, is a towered public airport handling business aviation traffic alongside general airport operations. Its 9,000-foot primary runway and Jet A and 100LL fuel availability support a range of business aircraft, with FAA TFMSC data recording 2,334 business aviation operations against a total of 5,518 annual operations in 2025. The field sits roughly 145.59 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, with customs clearance available at KTKI rather than on site.
Runways
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field has two paved runways. The longest, 18L/36R, is 9,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is McKinney National (KTKI), 33 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field recorded 2,334 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, October and November. Business aviation traffic at KGYI is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with October, May, and November posting the highest monthly totals according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 242 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field averages 23.3 days above 90°F in July and 14.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.7°F, and January the coldest, at 52.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway lighting operates dusk to dawn. MIRL on runway 18L/36R is preset to low intensity; to increase intensity and activate MALSR on runway 18L and MALS on runway 36R, use CTAF.
Runway 18L is designated the calm wind runway.
100LL is self-serve. Fuel obtained after hours carries a call-in fee.
The surface shows extensive cracking.
Taxiway markings and hold lines are faded.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Sherman Municipal (KSWI), 6.96 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KGYI have on-site customs clearance?
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field does not have customs available on site. The nearest customs facility is KTKI, located approximately 32.52 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop there or coordinate clearance accordingly before continuing to KGYI. Dispatchers should build this detour into routing and timing when handling inbound international flights.
What is the primary runway length at KGYI?
The main runway at North Texas Regional / Perrin Field, designated 18L/36R, measures 9,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt-concrete surface. A second, shorter runway, 18R/36L, is also paved and measures 4,008 feet by 100 feet. Runway 18L is designated the calm wind runway at KGYI. The extensive paved length on 18L/36R supports larger business aircraft operating at this field.
What fuel is available at KGYI?
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The 100LL is self-serve, and fuel obtained after hours carries a call-in fee. The field is attended daily from 0700 to 1900 local time. Crews planning arrivals outside the attended schedule should account for the after-hours fee when budgeting fuel costs at KGYI.
Is there a seasonal pattern to traffic at KGYI?
Business aviation traffic at North Texas Regional / Perrin Field, according to FAA TFMSC data, is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly across the year. October recorded the highest monthly count at 242 operations, followed closely by May at 231 and November at 230. January is the quietest month, with 120 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find lighter ramp activity in the winter months at KGYI.
What lighting is available at KGYI at night?
North Texas Regional / Perrin Field operates runway lighting from dusk to dawn. MIRL on runway 18L/36R is preset to low intensity by default. Pilots can increase intensity and activate MALSR on runway 18L and MALS on runway 36R via CTAF. This pilot-controlled lighting setup means crews arriving after dark at KGYI should be prepared to key the appropriate frequency for full approach lighting.