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Piedmont Triad International Airport

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States)

IATA: GSO ICAO: KGSO

Longest Active Runway

10,001 ft

3,048 meters

Field Elevation

925 ft

282 m MSL

Runway Inventory

3 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

36.0994°, -79.9373°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#554 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#935 of 7558

Top 12.5% percentile worldwide

National Standing (United States)

#50 in US

#172 of 2020 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

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Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Piedmont Triad International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,001 ft (3,048 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #554. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #935 worldwide (Top 12.5%) and #50 nationally in United States.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Piedmont Triad International Airport is an emerging titan of North American aerospace manufacturing and express air cargo. Its 10,001 ft runway 05R/23L was engineered specifically to handle heavy FedEx sorting operations and the testing of modern business jets. Elevated at 926 ft MSL, GSO offers abundant uncongested airspace and multi-runway resilience in all weather conditions.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Three active runways: parallel pair 05L/23R (9,000 ft) / 05R/23L (10,001 ft / 3,048 m) and crosswind Runway 14/32 (6,380 ft).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Opened in 1927 as Lindley Field. Expanded into a major aerospace and cargo center; houses Honda Aircraft Company world headquarters and a major FedEx Mid-Atlantic hub.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Centrally positioned in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, complementing Raleigh-Durham (RDU, 57 NM east) and Charlotte Douglas (CLT, 72 NM southwest).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Parallel runways 05L and 05R are widely spaced to allow independent simultaneous instrument landings; houses the Boom Supersonic manufacturing facility.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · FAA Form 5010-1 Airport Master Record & NFDC Surveyed Aeronautical Data · AirNav GSO Master Record ↗

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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Piedmont Triad International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 925 ft (282 m MSL) in Greensboro. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Centrally positioned in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, complementing Raleigh-Durham (RDU, 57 NM east) and Charlotte Douglas (CLT, 72 NM southwest). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 2 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) located 57.4 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,001 ft (3,048 m)

Piedmont Triad International Airport's active flight strips comprise 05R/23L (10,001 ft), 05L/23R (9,000 ft), 14/32 (6,380 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,001 ft (3,048 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
05R/23L	10,001 ft (3048m)	150 ft (46m)	`Permanent Paved (PEM)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
05L/23R	9,000 ft (2743m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASPH)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
14/32	6,380 ft (1945m)	150 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (Raleigh/Durham)	`RDU`	57.4 NM (106.3 km)	10,000 ft	✅ Lighted
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)	`CLT`	72.3 NM (133.9 km)	10,000 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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