Gaston's has a 3,200' x 55' sod runway -
oriented 6/24. Field elevation is 479'. Traffic is generally
landing on 24 and taking off on 6, so be on your toes and on the radio
(122.8).
The trees guarding the east end of the runway (see the videos) aren't a
factor for most aircraft, but they do get your attention the first few
times you land here.
On the takeoff roll there is a hill which appears to be at the end of
the runway, but it's more than a half mile away. Most departing
aircraft, especially on hot days, will make a right turn after
departure and follow the river to gain altitude. This is an acceptable
departure but take care to watch for arriving traffic.
In case you missed it in the photo above, the
high power lines west of the runway are the reason for the one-way
traffic here. Unless the wind is very strong, plan on landing to the
west and departing to the east.
Gaston's is not a difficult strip come into or get out of, just listen
up on 122.8 coming and going.
If you'd like for a CFI or an experienced pilot to fly in to Gason's
with you for the first time, be sure to include that request on your
sign in form, along with when you plan to arrive at one of the outlying
airports. We'll arrange to have someone meet you and fly in with you to
Gaston's.
Gaston's has a 3,200' x 55' sod runway -
oriented 6/24. Field elevation is 479'. Traffic is generally
landing on 24 and taking off on 6, so be on your toes and on the radio
(122.8).
In case you missed it in the photo above, the
high power lines west of the runway are the reason for the one-way
traffic here. Unless the wind is very strong, plan on landing to the
west and departing to the east.
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