Pope Field

GFD · KGFD · Greenfield, IN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
895 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,165 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:59 AM10:59Z
Sunrise07:27 AM11:27Z
Sunset07:47 PM23:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:14 PM00:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:14 PM → 06:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:47 PM → 06:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 092°downwind 002°base 272°final 182°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
182° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,165 × 150 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
165 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 002°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
896 ft
Approach obstacle
Trees, 70 ft, 155 ft from threshold, 140 ft R of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

SHB 116.15 · VHP 116.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SHB · Shelbyville VOR/DME 116.15 · 108Y Low r022° / 10.4 NM
VHP · Brickyard VORTAC 116.30 · 110X High r092° / 29.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KGFD / GFD
Coordinates
39.7903, -85.7361
Elevation
895 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
TERRE HAUTE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
HUF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1945/06
Distance from city
2 NE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
POPE ARPT INC.
PO BOX 333, GREENFIELD, IN
317-467-9740
Manager
LISA NEILL
PO BOX 333, GREENFIELD, IN
317-467-9740
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS APCH AT 317-227-5743.

Runways

  • CROPS 55 FT N OF RWY 18 DSPLCD THR & 75 FT E & W OF RWY CNTRLN.
  • DSPLCD THR MKD WITH INOP RWY LGTS.

Obstructions

  • 70 FT TREES 320 FT FM RWY END 150 FT R; APCH RATIO 4:1 AT DSPLCD THR.
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About KGFD

Pope Field (GFD · KGFD) is an airport in Greenfield, IN, at 895 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,165 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGFD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGFD have a control tower?

No. Pope Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KGFD?

Pope Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,165 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGFD?

Pope Field is in Greenfield, IN, at an elevation of 895 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7903, -85.7361.

More about KGFD

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 KGFD 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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