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Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD/KGAD) is a public general aviation airport serving Gadsden and Etowah County, Alabama, located about five miles southwest of downtown Gadsden. It has two asphalt runways, a non-towered traffic pattern, and offers fuel, hangars, flight training, and maintenance for business and recreational pilots. There is no scheduled airline service; the field primarily supports private, corporate, and emergency aviation in northeast Alabama.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors check the AWOS early because river fog off the Coosa can linger in the mornings, and they call ahead for after-hours fuel and gate codes when the FBO is closed.
🚖 Getting There
From I-59, use the Attalla/Gadsden exit (Exit 181) and follow US-431 south to Airport Road; the airport is about a 10-minute drive from downtown Gadsden. Rental cars are not based at the field, so arrange a taxi, rideshare, or courtesy car in advance. On-site parking is available and convenient for transient pilots.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Northeast Alabama Regional Airport have commercial airline service?
A: No. GAD/KGAD is a general aviation airport with no scheduled passenger airlines; travelers typically connect via Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL).
Q: Is KGAD a towered airport?
A: No, it is non-towered. Pilots should use the published CTAF frequency, announce positions, and follow standard traffic pattern procedures.
Q: What runways and services are available?
A: The airport has two asphalt runways: 6/24 (6,802 ft) and 18/36 (4,806 ft). Services generally include 100LL and Jet A fuel, hangars, tie-downs, flight instruction, and aircraft maintenance.
Q: How far is the airport from downtown Gadsden?
A: It is roughly 5 miles southwest of downtown, about a 10- to 15-minute drive depending on traffic.
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