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GLS is now a general aviation airport serving diverse aviation segments. GLS is operated and maintained by the City of Galveston, Texas. Once served by Houston Metro Airlines, GLS's Master Plan considered the potential return of commercial airline service as well as the increasing trend of corporate aircraft and oil industry helicopter activity. In preparation for increased corporate activity, the ultimate plan considers the extension of the primary runway ( 17/35 )from 6001 x 150 ft. to 7,100 feet. | GLS is now a general aviation airport serving diverse aviation segments. GLS is operated and maintained by the City of Galveston, Texas. Once served by Houston Metro Airlines, GLS's Master Plan considered the potential return of commercial airline service as well as the increasing trend of corporate aircraft and oil industry helicopter activity. In preparation for increased corporate activity, the ultimate plan considers the extension of the primary runway ( 17/35 )from 6001 x 150 ft. to 7,100 feet. | ||
Of the 220+ aircraft based at GLS. 50+ are helicopters belonging to Air Logistics, EVA, PHI, Evergreen, and | Of the 220+ aircraft based at GLS. 50+ are helicopters belonging to Air Logistics, EVA, PHI, Evergreen, and other oil industry vendors. | ||
GLS is a fairly popular fueling stop for transient military aircraft due to a MAO in the Gulf of Mexico. | GLS is a fairly popular fueling stop for transient military aircraft due to a MAO in the Gulf of Mexico. | ||