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Scholes International At Galveston Airport

Galveston, United States

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Scholes International At Galveston Airport

Galveston, United States
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Galveston's gateway serving the Texas Gulf Coast.

Opened
1928
Location
Galveston, United States
Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS/KGLS) is a public airport located on Galveston Island, Texas, serving the greater Galveston and Houston metropolitan areas. It sits at an elevation of approximately 73 feet above mean sea level and operates two runways supporting general aviation, charter, and limited commercial activity. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Galveston and primarily serves general aviation traffic, offshore oil and gas helicopter operations, and occasional charter flights. Its proximity to Gulf of Mexico energy infrastructure makes it a notable hub for offshore worker transport. While it does not host major scheduled commercial airline service, the facility supports cargo operations, flight training, and emergency response activities, playing an important role in the regional aviation network along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal building oriented toward general aviation and charter passengers rather than large-scale commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to downtown Galveston and the Galveston Causeway connecting to the Houston area is available via local roadways and taxi or rideshare services.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines operate regular passenger service at GLS; the airport primarily supports charter carriers and offshore helicopter operators.
Notable facts
  • Named after Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish colonial official for whom the city is also named.
  • Heavily used by helicopter operators serving offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The airport has two runways: runway 18/36 and runway 13/31.
  • It serves as a base for search and rescue and emergency response operations along the Texas coast.
  • Galveston Island's coastal location makes the airport susceptible to hurricane impacts and storm surge.
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