Runway 17 at KGBN
Runway 17/35 at Gila Bend Af Aux Airport (KGBN) in Gila Bend is a 8,500 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 181°/001°. The runway is 150 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 6 landings and 0 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 14.3% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events).
Runway 17/35 at Gila Bend Af Aux Airport (KGBN) in Gila Bend is a 8,500 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 181°/001°. The runway is 150 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 6 landings and 0 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 14.3% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events).
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
6 landings observed on Runway 17 in the last 30 days, alongside 0 departures.
Elevated Go-Around Rate
14.3% of arrivals at Runway 17 result in a go-around (1 in the last 30 days).
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 23:00 with 2 arrivals on the recent sample.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 17 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Go-Around Analysis
A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 17 experienced go-arounds in 14.3% of arrivals over the last 30 days (1 events of 7 attempts).
Recent Go-Around Events
These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.
Go-Around Causes Distribution
Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 17 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.