Airport Data
The Greeley-Weld County Airport is located only 40 miles north of Denver, but outside of the Denver Class B Airspace. It is perfectly positioned to service the needs of all general and business aviation users.
The Greeley-Weld County Airport is capable of accepting aircraft in size and weight categories exceeding that published in the Airport Facilities Directory, including certain aircraft in the Airplane Design Group III category with prior approval from airport management.
General Information
| Location Identifier | KGXY |
|---|---|
| Owner/Operator | Greeley-Weld County Airport Authority |
| Airfield Elevation | 4,697' MSL |
| Unicorn Frequency | 122.8 MHz |
| Servicing | S4 (Major Airframe & Major Powwerplant Repairs) |
| Attended | 0600 lcl to 2000 lcl daily |
| After Hours | Call Peak Flight Support at 970-336-3010 |
| Distance from City | 3 East |
Runway 16/34
- 10,000' x 100', Asphalt, Excellent Condition
- Runway 34, 1,100' Displaced Threshold
- Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL)
- Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) (P2L) & Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) Runways 16 & 34
- Category I Instrument Landing System (ILS)
- VOR and GPS approaches
Runway 9/27
- 5,800' x 100', Asphalt, Excellent Condition
- Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL)
- Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) (P2L) Runway 9
- Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) Runway 27
- Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) Runways 9 & 27
- VOR, GPS and NDB approaches
- Right Traffic; Runway 27
Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)
- 24 Hour automated weather information on field
- Frequency: 135.175 MHz
- Phone: (970) 352-3511
- Click Here for airport AWOS information
- Remote Communications Outlet (RCO)
- Permits clear radio communications with air traffic control facilities serving the airport
Airport Terminal Building
- State of the art 6,000 square foot general aviation terminal with large roomy lobby and mezzanine observation area
- Pilot lounge with kitchenette
- Courtesy Phones
- Conference Room
- Airport Administrative Offices
- Peak Flight Support
- Barnstormer Restaurant
- Adjacent outdoor picnic pavilion with a great airfield view!
The Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY) is a large general aviation airport located 50 miles north of the Denver International Airport, in one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Operations (Annually)
| General Aviation Local | 84,500 |
|---|---|
| General Aviation Itinerant | 59,500 |
| Military | 1,000 |
| Total Annual Operations | 145,000 |
Based Aircraft
| Single Engine Aircraft | 173 |
|---|---|
| Multi Engine Aircraft | 40 |
| Jet Aircraft | 8 |
| Helicopters | 3 |
| Total Based Aircrafted | 224 |
Runway Facilities
| Runway 16/34 | 10,000' x 100' - Precision, non-precision & visual landing systems. |
|---|---|
| Runway 9/27 | 5,800' x 100' - Non-precision and visual landing systems. |
Weather Source
- Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) on field. Owned and operated by the Federal Aviation Administration. Information available on VHF Frequency 135.175, and by calling (970) 352-3511.
Air Traffic Control
- Airport Unicom (Air Traffic) Frequency: 122.8
- Radar Approach & Departure Control: Denver Air Route Traffic Control Ctr.
- Flight Plan Filing: Denver Automated Flight Service Station
Navigation Aids
- GILL VORTAC (VHF Omni Directional Range w/Tactical Air Navigation)
- Greeley NDB/LOM (Non-Direction Radio Beacon w/Locator Outer Marker)
- Runway 34 ILS (Instrument Landing System w/Distance Measuring Equipment)
- PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicators) on Runways 16, 34 and 9
- VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator) on Runway 27
Aircraft Commercial Services Available
- Fixed Base Operations (aircraft fueling and ground handling)
- Primary and advanced flight training
- Aircraft Avionics
- Aircraft Rental
- Aircraft salvage and restoration
- Propeller Service
- Aerial Applications
- Full Service Restaurant
Airport Facilities
- 1,200 Acres
- 30+ Commercial, private & corporate hangars
- 12 Multi-unit T-Hangar buildings
- 10 Other buildings (terminal, maintenance, etc.)
- Urban Enterprise Zone
- Aviation Development Zone
Airport Services
- Full time professional Management Team
- Full time professional Maintenance Department
- Major snow removal capabilities (in-house)
- Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting services
For additional details about the Greeley-Weld County Airport, contact airport administration at (970) 336-3000.
FBO Services
FBO services are presently provided by Peak Flight Support, offering Avfuel brand products as well as a full range of FBO services. Peak Flight Support is located inside the airport terminal building. See the Airport Directory page of this web site.
Hotels
Many hotels, motels and Bed and Breakfasts are located within minutes of the Greeley-Weld County Airport, and some offer special discounted rates for airport customers. Information on hotels is available on the Hotels listing page of this web site.