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Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO)

Greenwood, United States · medium airport · 33.495° -90.088° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeGWO
ICAO CodeKGWO
Typemedium airport
NameGreenwood–Leflore Airport
MunicipalityGreenwood
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude33.495° N
Longitude-90.088° W
Elevation162 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score400
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionGreenwood
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 GWO

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

🌡 Climate — Temperate (33.5°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO/KGWO) is a public general-aviation airport about five miles northeast of Greenwood, Mississippi. It began as Greenwood Army Airfield, a World War II pilot-training base, and today serves private and business aircraft with two asphalt runways. There is no scheduled airline service; the field is a convenient gateway to the Mississippi Delta.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors call ahead for after-hours fuel and gate access, since the FBO is not always staffed 24/7; ask about the WWII-era airfield layout while you're there.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is reached by car via Airport Road from US 82/MS 7; there is no public transit to the terminal. Taxi and rideshare service in Greenwood can be limited, so arrange a pickup or rental car in advance. Downtown Greenwood is about a 10–15 minute drive, and parking at the airport is generally easy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Greenwood–Leflore Airport?
A: No scheduled commercial airlines currently serve GWO; it is primarily a general-aviation airport for private, business, and charter flights.

Q: How far is the airport from downtown Greenwood?
A: It is roughly 5–7 miles northeast of downtown Greenwood, typically a 10–15 minute drive by car.

Q: What runway facilities does KGWO have?
A: The airport has two asphalt runways and supports light-to-midsize aircraft; check current NOTAMs and fuel hours before arrival.

Q: Is there fuel and hangar service?
A: Yes, on-field FBO services typically include avgas and Jet A fuel, tie-downs, and hangar space; call ahead for after-hours availability.
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