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KGVL
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport · Gainesville
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,276 ft / 389 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.55 MHz (MACON RDO)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL), located in Gainesville, 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 1,276 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
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGVL / GVL
Municipality
Gainesville
Country
Region
US-GA — Georgia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,276 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 5,500 ft / 1,676 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 41° / 221°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 05 (41°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: GVL | CRS: 44°
RWY 23 (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,001 ft / 1,220 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 108° / 288°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 108° / 288°
RWY 11 (108°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (288°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D ATLANTA APP/DEP
132.47 MHz
ASOS ASOS
126.47 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
134.80 MHz
RDO MACON RDO
122.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.08 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026