Goodland Municipal Airport - GLD Kansas
Goodland Municipal Airport is based in Goodland, Kansas and is owned by the city of Goodland. The airport has an IATA code of GLD. It has three runways: one concrete, one asphalt, and one turf. Its concrete runway measures the longest, at 1.04 miles. In 2007, Goodland Municipal Airport was estimated to have catered to 43,000 aircraft operations, averaging to around 117 operations per day.
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Goodland Municipal Airport opened to the public in 1940. It is also referred to as Renner Field. Prior to World War II, the airport served as a training base for the U.S. Army Air Forces, specializing in glider training. The military relinquished control of the airport in 1945, and it regained its public civil status. Cities near Goodland Municipal Airport include Oakley, Goodland, Grinnell, and Colby in Thomas County.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Super 8 by Wyndham Goodland is based in Goodland. Despite being a low-budget hotel, it is highly-rated among guests. Wyndham hotels are known for its clean and comfortable facilities and spacious rooms. It is also conveniently near several tourists destinations. Those with higher budgets can head to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Goodland for chic and classy interiors, an indoor pool, gym facilities, and available work stations. They provide the best experience for guests looking for a convenient and relaxing vacation and even have pet-friendly rooms. The Econo Lodge offers simple, low-budget rooms, but is still frequented by families who enjoy its outdoor pools and food, including their free breakfast.
