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Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport

IATA GWSICAO KGWSLocal GWS🇺🇸 Glenwood Springs
Coordinates
39.5083°N, 107.3110°W
Elevation
5,916 ft (1,803 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 37m 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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is a small airport in Glenwood Springs, United States (ICAO KGWS, IATA GWS). It sits at an elevation of 5,916 ft (1,803 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,305 ft / 1,007 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Force Ranch Airport (US-3899), about 2.7 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 323,305 ft / 1,007 m50 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDODENVER RDO122.200 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Nearby airports

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is KGWS, and its IATA code is GWS.

Where is Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport located?

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is small airport located in Glenwood Springs, United States, at an elevation of 5,916 ft (1,803 m).

How many runways does Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport have?

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,305 ft / 1,007 m.

What time zone is Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport in?

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is approximately 8.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is Force Ranch Airport (US-3899), about 2.7 nm to the w, followed by Glen-Aspen Airport and West Divide Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.