Great Bend Municipal Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 14h 32m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Great Bend Municipal Airport
Great Bend Municipal Airport is five miles west of Great Bend, in Barton County, Kansas. It is used for general aviation and formerly saw one airline, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KGBDLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 7,852 ft / 2,393 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 11 / 29 | 4,706 ft / 1,434 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.275 MHz |
| CNTR | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 118.800 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.500 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (3)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISON[66-SALINA LO] | Special use | Danger | 1000 ft GND | FL180 |
| HIGH PLAINS INT & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 10000 ft MSL | FL180 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,847 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,886 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Great Bend Municipal Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Great Bend Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Great Bend Municipal Airport is KGBD, and its IATA code is GBD.
Where is Great Bend Municipal Airport located?
Great Bend Municipal Airport is small airport located in Great Bend, United States, at an elevation of 1,887 ft (575 m).
How many runways does Great Bend Municipal Airport have?
Great Bend Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,852 ft / 2,393 m.
What time zone is Great Bend Municipal Airport in?
Great Bend Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Great Bend Municipal Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Great Bend Municipal Airport is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Great Bend Municipal Airport?
The nearest airport to Great Bend Municipal Airport is Oasis Aerodrome (0KS5), about 7 nm to the nne, followed by Ellinwood Municipal Airport and Larned Pawnee County Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Great Bend Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.