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KGDV

Dawson Community Airport · Glendive

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,458 ft / 749 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.55 MHz (GREAT FALLS RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dawson Community Airport (KGDV), located in Glendive, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,458 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Dawson Community Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGDV / GDV
Municipality
Glendive
Country
Region
US-MT — Montana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,458 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,704 ft / 1,739 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 136° / 316°
RWY 12 (136°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (316°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 36° / 216°
RWY 02 (36°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (216°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
135.07 MHz
RDO GREAT FALLS RDO
122.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026