Galion Municipal

GQQ · KGQQ · Galion, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,224 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,504 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
7W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:03 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunrise07:14 AM11:14Z
Sunset07:35 PM23:35Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:03 PM00:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:03 PM → 06:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:35 PM → 06:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 144°downwind 054°base 324°final 234°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
234° mag · 227° true
Dimensions
3,504 × 75 ft
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 054°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
1,218 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Crops, 10 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
Threshold crossing height
38 ft
TDZ elevation
1,224 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

Pattern side: 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

Before taxi

Clearance — primary
126.8

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Cleveland”
App/Dep
128.35

Also

Flight service
134.9 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.475MANSFIELD RCAG (LOW)
360.65APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

MFD 108.80 · BUD 109.80 · APE 116.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MFD · Mansfield TACAN 108.80 · 25X r224° / 9.2 NM
BUD · Buckeye VOR 109.80 Terminal r067° / 17.5 NM
APE · Appleton VORTAC 116.70 · 114X High r356° / 36.7 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
KGQQ / GQQ
Coordinates
40.7534, -82.7238
Elevation
1,224 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
CLEVELAND · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CLE
Attendance
MON-FRI 1000-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1949/05
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (left) · 23: 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF GALION
301 HARDING WAY E, GALION, OH
419-468-2818
Manager
DR HOLBROOK RILES JR
8240 STATE ROUTE 309, GALION, OH
419-295-1821
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • STUDENT TRAINING ACTIVITY.
  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND APCH AT 216-352-2323, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0223/0490.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.
  • FOR JET A AFT HRS CALL 419-565-3647.

Obstructions

  • +10 CROPS, 172 FT DIST, 200 FT L/R.
  • APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR.
  • CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Contact

  • FBO 419-565-3647.
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About KGQQ

Galion Municipal (GQQ · KGQQ) is an airport in Galion, OH, at 1,224 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,504 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGQQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGQQ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KGQQ?

Galion Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,504 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGQQ?

Galion Municipal is in Galion, OH, at an elevation of 1,224 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7534, -82.7238.

More about KGQQ

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