At Greenwood Municipal Airport, we offer a comprehensive range of amenities for visiting pilots to ensure a comfortable and efficient experience.
- Modern terminal with a passenger lounge
- Conference room with seating for up to 45 and a table for 10
- Catering services for conferences
- Flight planning desk with computer and free internet access
- Pilots' lounge with complimentary refreshments (coffee, tea, hot chocolate)
- Rest area with newspapers and TV
- Aircraft catering and supplies
- Aircraft parking options (ramp or tiedown)
- Courtesy transportation available
- Internet access and computerized weather updates
- Restrooms and showers
- Concierge services for car and hotel reservations
- Aircraft GPU service
Our conference room is equipped with a TV, DVD player, and video conferencing capabilities, making it ideal for meetings. The flight planning desk is stocked with maps and phones to assist pilots in their preparations.
In addition to our courtesy car, local taxi and limousine services are readily available, along with major car rental agencies nearby.
Utilize our complimentary concierge service for assistance with hotel bookings and aircraft services. For your convenience, please use our online form to make requests.
Planning a Smooth Stop: Practical Notes for Visiting Pilots
Good facilities make a stopover easier, but the most comfortable visits usually come down to preparation before engines are even started. Whether you are arriving for a business meeting, a fuel stop or an overnight stay, a little advance planning helps ground staff help you, and it keeps your own schedule realistic.
Before you depart
Check the current airport information, including runway status, any notices to airmen and local procedures, through official aeronautical sources on the day of the flight. Conditions, temporary restrictions and service availability can change, so treat any general description of amenities as a starting point rather than a guarantee. If you expect to need a ground power unit, catering or a particular parking arrangement, mention it when you make your request so the team can confirm what is possible at your arrival time.
Making the most of ground services
- Courtesy transport: Courtesy cars are typically shared among visitors and intended for short local trips. Ask about availability in advance and plan an alternative, such as a taxi or rental car, for longer journeys.
- Meetings on the field: Holding a meeting in an on-airport conference room can save hours of travel. Confirm the equipment you need and test any video link before attendees arrive.
- Weather and planning: Computerised weather updates are useful, but cross-check forecasts for your return leg well before departure, especially if you are staying overnight.
- Overnight stays: If you are relying on concierge help for hotels, give your expected arrival time and any late-arrival needs so reservations can be held.
Courtesy on the ramp
Smaller airports run on cooperation. Secure your aircraft properly whether you use the ramp or a tiedown, return shared vehicles promptly with fuel as you found them, and let staff know if your plans change. A short message about a delayed departure frees up space and resources for the next visitor.
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