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Majors Airport (GVT/KGVT) is a city-owned public-use airport serving Greenville, Texas, roughly 50 miles northeast of Dallas. It began as Majors Field, a World War II Army Air Forces training base, and today supports general aviation, business aircraft, and aerospace maintenance activity. Its location in Hunt County makes it a convenient reliever and stopover for pilots crossing the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know the field hosts aerospace modification work, so you may see unusual special-mission aircraft; check NOTAMs and be prepared for occasional heavy or restricted traffic.
🚖 Getting There
The airport is reached by car via local roads southeast of downtown Greenville; allow 10–15 minutes from most Greenville hotels. Rental cars and rideshare coverage can be limited, so arrange ground transportation in advance. For airline connections, DFW and DAL are typically 1 to 1.5 hours away depending on traffic.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Majors Airport?
A: The IATA code is GVT, the ICAO code is KGVT, and the FAA identifier is GVT.
Q: Does Majors Airport have commercial airline service?
A: No. GVT is a general aviation airport; scheduled passenger airline service is available at Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW).
Q: How far is Majors Airport from downtown Greenville?
A: It is about 3 miles southeast of downtown Greenville, Texas, a short drive by car.
Q: What facilities are available at GVT?
A: The airport has paved runways, taxiways, hangars, and FBO/maintenance services; pilots should check current fuel, hours, and NOTAMs before arrival.
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