Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
KGWS
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport · Glenwood Springs
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,916 ft / 1,803 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 122.20 MHz (DENVER RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 3,305 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (KGWS), located in Glenwood Springs, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,916 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.
Full Name
Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGWS / GWS
Municipality
Glenwood Springs
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,916 ft
Official Website
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Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,305 ft / 1,007 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152.7° / 332.7°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152.7° / 332.7°
RWY 14 (152.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (332.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RDO DENVER RDO
122.20 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026