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(KGBR) Walter J Koladza Airport

1 rating | 5 reviews
Great Barrington, MA
(413) 528-1010

Overview

Privately-owned
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0800-1700
FAA
Runways:
11/29

Runway length: 2,579 ft (786 m)

Elevation:
739 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Hangar, Landing, Ramp, Tie Down, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Berkshire Aviation Enterprises LLC.
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:39 am - 8:23 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:56 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:07 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.20
100LL (self)

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Distance From:

Distance To:

Walter J Koladza


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

There are no attractions currently list for this airport. Please contact the AOPA Aiport Directory Administrator at airportdirectory@aopa.org if you know of any that should be added.

Flying Clubs

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Runway 11/29

Dimensions:
2,579 × 50 ft
(786 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 8,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Low
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1129
Elevation: 739.4 ft 733.6 ft
Heading: 110° magnetic
096° true
290° magnetic
276° true
Gradient: 0.22% down 0.22% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Good condition basic, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
n/a
Displaced Threshold: 170 ft 75 ft
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 130 ft Right ft of center, 30 ft high, 425 ft from end, 7:1 clearance slope

Trees, 210 ft Right ft of center, 57 ft high, 1,000 ft from end, 14:1 clearance slope

Comments:
Lgtd Thr Relctd 170 Ft; 2409 Ft of Rwy Usbl for Ngt Ops.
FAA
+15 Ft Road in Prim Sfc Area.
FAA
Apch Ratio 19:1 to Dthr.
FAA

TFRs

Location: GBR
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KGBR. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: GBR
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 1
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
3/2077 09/19/2023 1854
IAP WALTER J KOLADZA, GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. RNAV (GPS)-B, ORIG-A... MISSED APPROACH: CLIMBING LEFT TURN TO …
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Additional Remarks

Cold Temperature Airport. Altitude Correction Required At or Below -19C.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Compass Rose Adzy Only, not Crtfyd.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Practice VFR Gps Rwy 11 Na When Rwy 29 is in Use for Student Tfc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tgls Na.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Wildlife on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 42.18421, -73.40324
  • 42° 11′ 3.2″ N, 73° 24′ 11.7″ W
  • 42° 11.053′ N, 73° 24.194′ W
ARTCC:
Boston (ZBW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
ALB
Chart:
NACO: New York Sectional
FSS:
Burlington (BTV)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
14W (1995)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 3 secs
AM
Actvt REIL Rwy 11; Lirl Rwy 11/29 - 121.6.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 132.825 Albany
Clearance Delivery Phone (518) 862-2299Albany Approach
CTAF 122.8
UNICOM 122.8

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KGBR. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Joseph Solan
Box 179, 70 Egremont Plain Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1010 (Office)

Owner

Berkshire Aviation Enterp
Box 179, 70 Egremont Plain Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1010 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 5 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 5/7/19
    Danforth N.
    Been based at KGBR for years. Friendly, competent staff in a lovely location.
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    2/5/17
    GREG M.
    Flew in for a fuel stop on 2/4/17 was greeted warmly and the staff was great. It was cold but a great airport to fly in to. I recommend if you're in the area to stop by and visit. Greg N95181
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    9/4/16
    ERIC H.
    Wonderful airport to hang out at on a sunny afternoon. Lots of grass, shade, places to sit, cold drinks and friendly folks to chat with. I sure wish there were more airports like this left. The town is really nice (15 min away if you have bikes).
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    10/10/14
    ADOLFO S.
    10/2014 friendly staff, great for tailwheel training etc.. Great town 3 miles away but taxi costs more than most meals and somewhat unreliable. Tourists prices. Shame.
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    11/8/13
    MICHAEL T.
    Very friendly service at the counter. Jeff, GBR's A&P/IA is great and an expert in repairing anything Piper. His labor rates are very reasonable.
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