GBD · KGBD · Great Bend Municipal Airport

Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD)

Great Bend, United States · small airport · 38.344° -98.859° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeGBD
ICAO CodeKGBD
Typesmall airport
NameGreat Bend Municipal Airport
MunicipalityGreat Bend
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude38.344° N
Longitude-98.859° W
Elevation1887 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionGreat Bend
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving GBD

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (38.3°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Great Bend Municipal Airport is a small general aviation facility serving the city of Great Bend in central Kansas. Located in Barton County, the airport supports private aviation, flight training, and corporate travel for the surrounding agricultural and oil-producing region. It features multiple runways and is an important transportation link for central Kansas, an area otherwise reliant on road travel.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors recommend calling ahead to confirm fuel availability and hangar space, as services at this regional airport are not always staffed around the clock.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is a short drive from downtown Great Bend, typically reachable within 10 minutes by car. Rental cars and local taxi services are the most common ways to get to and from the terminal. Visitors flying in privately should arrange ground transportation in advance, as on-site options may be limited.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Great Bend Municipal Airport located?
A: The airport is located just a few miles southwest of downtown Great Bend, Kansas, in the central part of the state.

Q: What is the airport primarily used for?
A: It serves general aviation, including private pilots, business travel, flight training, and air ambulance services.

Q: Does the airport offer scheduled commercial flights?
A: No, Great Bend Municipal does not have scheduled commercial service. Travelers typically use larger airports in Wichita or Hays for commercial flights.

Q: How many runways does the airport have?
A: Great Bend Municipal has two paved runways to accommodate various aircraft and wind conditions.

AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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