GREENWOOD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

Photo courtesy of Rich Bradbury, Bradbury Photography

Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers believes GMA should stay at its present location and supports lengthening its runway to 5,000 ft or better to promote use by more charter companies who often have a minimum 5,000 ft requirement. The runway is currently 4,900 ft.

The City has requested an extension to 5,500 feet. Ralph Hill, Airport Manager, believes the runway should be as long as possible for safety reasons.

The airport plans to repave the runway, adding rain groves in the process. Ideally, lengthening of the runway should be accomplished around the same time if FAA approval is received in time.

It is estimated that with lengthening the runway there could be as many as 600 jet take offs and landing per year. Currently, there are around 460 take offs and landings.

The Greenwood Municipal Airport served an important role for key attendees of the Super Bowl held in Indianapolis, February 5. Excellent weather conditions contributed to high attendance and plenty of traffic at GMA. The airport's proximity to downtown Indianapolis was a big factor. The airport experienced a record number of corporate and privately owned aircraft landings in its history with about 100 over a 36-hour period.

See our Super Bowl photo gallery featuring photos taken by local photographer, Rich Bradbury, of airport support personnel, guest arrivals including several celebrities, and local press coverage.