Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
KGLS
Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.58 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 6,001 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED13/31 · 6,000 ft · PEMLIGHTED07/25 · 3,774 ft · ConcreteUNLITFlight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination
Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.
Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Scholes International At Galveston Airport (KGLS), located in Galveston, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 6 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.
Full Name
Scholes International At Galveston Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGLS / GLS
Municipality
Galveston
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6 ft
Wikipedia
Pilot Toolbox
External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,001 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.9° / 0.9°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 180.9° / 0.9°
RWY 17 (180.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (0.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 140.1° / 320.1°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 140.1° / 320.1°
RWY 13 (140.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (320.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,774 ft / 1,150 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 76.3° / 256.3°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 76.3° / 256.3°
RWY 07 (76.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (256.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D HOUSTON APP/DEP
134.45 MHz
ASOS ASOS
119.28 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
135.35 MHz
CTAF CTAF
120.58 MHz
GND GND
118.63 MHz
RDO MONTGOMERY CO RDO
122.15 MHz
TWR TWR
120.58 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
123.05 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026