Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional

GDA · KGDA · Marion, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
653 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,001 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:22 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:11 AM11:11Z
Sunrise06:37 AM11:37Z
Sunset06:56 PM23:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:22 PM00:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:22 PM → 06:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:56 PM → 05:37 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 158°downwind 068°base 338°final 248°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
248° mag · 246° true
Dimensions
5,001 × 75 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 068°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
628 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
36 ft
TDZ elevation
643 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.15

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
133.65 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
292.15PADUCAH RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

PXV 113.30 · CNG 113.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PXV · Pocket City VORTAC 113.30 · 80X High r202° / 39.2 NM
CNG · Cunningham VOR/DME 113.10 · 78X Low r057° / 39.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KGDA / GDA
Coordinates
37.3359, -88.1107
Elevation
653 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 118.15 · ☎ 270-965-4877
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LOU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1982/02
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 7 & 25; PAPI RWY 7 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (left) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARION-CRITTENDEN CITY APT BOARD
500 AIRPORT RD, MARION, KY
270-965-4242
Manager
JIM JOHNSON
500 AIRPORT ROAD, MARION, KY
270-965-4242
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • RWY COND - AMGR.
  • CRITTENDEN CO HOSP HELI 1 NM SE.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 7 & 25; PAPI RWY 7 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.
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About KGDA

Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional (GDA · KGDA) is an airport in Marion, KY, at 653 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGDA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGDA have a control tower?

No. Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KGDA?

Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGDA?

Marion-Crittenden County James C Johnson Regional is in Marion, KY, at an elevation of 653 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3359, -88.1107.

More about KGDA

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KGDA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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