GROTON-NEW LONDON (KGON)
Groton (New London), Connecticut · New London County · 3 miles SE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierGON
ICAO identifierKGON
Elevation9.1 ft MSL
Latitude41.33006° N
Longitude72.04514° W
Magnetic variation14W
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft50
Annual enplanements116
Planned development (2025–29)$10,661,616
Sectional chartNEW YORK
ARTCCBoston Center
Flight ServiceBridgeport
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGON
AttendedALL / ALL / 0600- 1400
ManagerDavid Lucas
Manager phone860-841-9664
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 05: P4L, MALSR · 23: V4L |
| 15/33 | 4,000 × 96 ft | Asphalt (good) | 15: P4R, displaced 307 ft · 33: P4L, displaced 205 ft |
| H1 | 45 × 45 ft | Asphalt | — |
ILS approaches: 05 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| EMERG | 121.5 | GROTON |
| CD/P | 121.65 | GROTON |
| GND/P | 121.65 | GROTON |
| CTAF | 125.6 | — |
| LCL/P | 125.6 | GROTON |
| NG OPS | 126.2 | GROTON |
| ATIS | 127.0 | GROTON |
| GND/P | 236.775 | GROTON |
| LCL/P | 236.775 | GROTON |
| NG OPS | 304.6 | GROTON |
| CD/P | 119.85 | GROTON |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 125.75 | GROTON |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 319.2 | GROTON |
| WOODSTOCK RCAG | 124.85 | GROTON |
| WOODSTOCK RCAG | 307.9 | GROTON |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 860-449-8921
Airport remarks
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXC 48 HR PPR, CALL 860-250-4701.
- DEER, BIRDS & WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- PRACTICE APCHS/FULL-STOP/TGLS PROHIBITED BY PURE JET ACFT & ACFT WEIGHING 12500 LBS & OVR EXC BY WRITTEN APVL FM THE CONNECTICUT ARPT AUTH.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFCT ARE AS FLWS: RWY 05: TURN LEFT HDG 020 TIL RCHG 1000 FT, THEN ON CRS; RWY 23: TURN LEFT HDG 210 TIL RCHG 1000 FT, THEN ON CRS; RWY 33: FLY RWY HDG TIL RCHG 1000 FT, THEN ON CRS.
- NO TGL OPNS PMTD BTN 2200-0600.
- TRML AERODROME FCST SVC AVBL.
- FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL BFR 2100 LCL DAY OF ARR 860-715-8800.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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