Groton-New London charts & airport diagram
Groton-New London (GON · KGON) in Groton (New London), CT publishes 13 FAA charts, including 6 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Groton-New London — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KGON publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Groton-New London — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KGON
Groton-New London has 6 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 4 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 15: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Departures and arrivals
Groton-New London publishes 1 arrival (STAR), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Hot spots at KGON
The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.
- HS 1 When ldg Rwy 15–33 and exit on Twy C, you immediately enter the parallel Twy B.
- HS 2 When ldg Rwy 15–33 and exit on Twy J, you immediately enter the parallel Twy B.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KGON. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KGON as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 13 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 6
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 05 ↗ Rwy 05
- VOR VOR RWY 05 ↗ Rwy 05
- VOR VOR RWY 23 ↗ Rwy 23
Arrivals 2
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KGON airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Groton-New London airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KGON have an instrument approach?
Yes. Groton-New London has 6 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KGON?
Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at Groton-New London — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KGON?
ILS to runway 05 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Groton-New London. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KGON have SIDs and STARs?
Groton-New London publishes no SIDs and 1 arrival (STAR). The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KGON
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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