US airport · FAA d-TPP 2611

KGLS Scholes International At Galveston Airport

Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) is a towered general-aviation airport in Galveston, Texas, at 6 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 18/36 (6,001 ft), 14/32 (6,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).

Identifiers	ICAO KGLS · FAA GLS · IATA GLS
Location	Galveston, TX · 29.2653, -94.8604
Elevation	6 ft MSL (2 m)
Tower	120.575 MHz
ASOS	119.275 MHz
FAA charts	47 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026)

KGLS METAR and TAF

VFRObserved 1st at 04:52Z · automated

METAR KGLS 010452Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 23/23 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02330228

Wind	From 360° at 3 kt
Visibility	10 statute miles or more
Weather	None reported
Clouds	Clear below 12,000 ft (automated)
Temperature / dew point	23°C (73°F) / 23°C (73°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible
Altimeter	30.09 inHg (1019 hPa)
Flight category	VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM

Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP188: sea-level pressure 1018.8 hPa · T02330228: temperature 23.3°C, dew point 22.8°C

Wind components by runway

From the METAR wind (360° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.

RWY 18: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 0 kt
RWY 36: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 0 kt
RWY 14: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
RWY 32: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right

TAF (terminal forecast)

Issued 1st at 02:54Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z

TAF KGLS 010254Z 0103/0124 12008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT050 FM010900 VRB02KT 5SM BR SCT006 BKN013 TEMPO 0111/0113 1SM BR FM011600 07007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030

Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind 120° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, scattered 5,000 ft
From · 1st 09:00Z: wind variable at 2 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · mist · scattered 600 ft, broken 1,300 ft
Temporarily · 1st 11Z – 1st 13Z: visibility 1 statute mile · mist
From · 1st 16:00Z: wind 070° at 7 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,000 ft, broken 3,000 ft

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.

Runways

Runway	Length × width	Surface	Lighted
18 / 36	6,001 × 150 ft	concrete	Yes
14 / 32	6,000 × 150 ft	asphalt	Yes

Frequencies

Service	Name	MHz
Approach / departure	HOUSTON APP/DEP	134.45
ASOS		119.275
Clearance delivery	CLNC DEL	135.35
CTAF		120.575
Ground		118.625
Radio (FSS)	MONTGOMERY CO RDO	122.15
Tower		120.575
UNICOM		123.05

Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KGLS before you fly.

FAA charts for KGLS — d-TPP 2611

47 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).

Airport diagram 1

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approach procedures 6

Arrivals (STAR) 15

Minimums, hot spots and notices 2

KGLS on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement

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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.

For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.