Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Gainesville in the United States, offering a smaller, more manageable alternative to the crowds and long walks common at major hubs. Identified by the codes GNV and KGNV, this medium airport is well suited to travelers heading to the city, the University of Florida area, or nearby parts of north-central Florida. Its compact scale can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward, which is especially helpful for short business trips, family visits, and weekend travel.
About Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Gainesville in the United States, offering a smaller, more manageable alternative to the crowds and long walks common at major hubs. Identified by the codes GNV and KGNV, this medium airport is well suited to travelers heading to the city, the University of Florida area, or nearby parts of north-central Florida. Its compact scale can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward, which is especially helpful for short business trips, family visits, and weekend travel.
Overview
Gainesville Regional Airport is the main air gateway for Gainesville in the United States, offering a smaller, more manageable alternative to the crowds and long walks common at major hubs. Identified by the codes GNV and KGNV, this medium airport is well suited to travelers heading to the city, the University of Florida area, or nearby parts of north-central Florida. Its compact scale can make arrivals and departures feel more straightforward, which is especially helpful for short business trips, family visits, and weekend travel.
Airfield facts
- Airport codes: GNV (IATA) and KGNV (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport serving Gainesville
- Elevation: 152 feet above sea level (46 m)
- Runway 07/25: 4,158 feet, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 11/29: 7,504 feet, asphalt, lighted
What travelers should know
For visitors, the airport’s practical advantage is convenience: it brings you close to Gainesville without the extra ground travel often required from larger Florida airports. The longer of its two lighted asphalt runways supports a wider range of aircraft operations, while the second runway adds flexibility for day-to-day traffic and changing conditions. Because the airport operates in the America/New_York time zone, travelers should keep Eastern Time in mind when checking flight schedules, arranging pickups, or coordinating hotel arrivals, especially during daylight saving time changes.
Why it works well for a city visit
Gainesville Regional Airport fits the rhythm of a university city and regional destination, making it a sensible entry point for travelers who value ease over scale. Instead of navigating an oversized terminal complex, you arrive at an airport built to serve the local area directly, which can mean a calmer start or finish to your trip and a faster transition between the runway and the city.
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FAQ
Gainesville Regional Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Gainesville Regional Airport is located in Gainesville, United States (North America), at coordinates 29.690°, -82.280°.
- Its IATA code is GNV and its ICAO code is KGNV.
- Gainesville Regional Airport serves Gainesville, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gainesville Regional Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gainesville Regional Airport sits at latitude 29.690° and longitude -82.280°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GNV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GNV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GNV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 3880 Northeast 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, 32609, United States, the phone number is +1 352-373-0249, the official website is http://www.flygainesville.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.