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Donaldson Field Airport (IATA: GDC, ICAO: KGYH) serves Greenville, US.
Donaldson Field Airport (KGYH/GDC) is a public airport located 6 miles south of Greenville, South Carolina, within the Donaldson Center Industrial Air Park. It is owned by the City and County of Greenville.
- Runway Information: The airport features one concrete, grooved runway, designated 05/23, measuring 8,000 x 150 feet.
- Operations: In 2022, the airport recorded 54,643 aircraft operations, with 71% general aviation, 21% air taxi, and 7% military. It is home to the South Carolina Army National Guard's Bravo Company Det-1, CH-47 Chinook.
- Historical Significance: Originally opened in 1942 as Greenville Army Air Base during World War II, it was later renamed Donaldson Air Force Base in 1951 before being closed by the U.S. Air Force in 1962 and transferred to local ownership.
- Services: The airport offers fuel (100LL and JET-A), hangars, tiedowns, and major airframe and powerplant services. Lockheed Martin and Stevens Aerospace operate facilities on the field.
- Control Tower: The airport has a control tower.
*Sources researched: aeronautics.sc.gov, airnav.com, skyvector.com, aopa.org, en.wikipedia.org*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 17, 2026
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Where is Donaldson Field Airport located?
Donaldson Field Airport is located in Greenville, US, at an elevation of 955 ft. Its IATA code is GDC and ICAO code is KGYH.