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Donaldson Field Airport

Greenville, United States

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Donaldson Field Airport

Greenville, United States
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Former Air Force base turned general aviation hub in Greenville.

Opened
1942
Location
Greenville, United States
Donaldson Field Airport, with ICAO code KGYH and IATA code GDC, is a general aviation airport located in Greenville, South Carolina. It occupies the site of the former Donaldson Air Force Base, which was a Strategic Air Command installation that closed in 1963 and was subsequently converted to civilian use. The airport is primarily used for general aviation, cargo, and industrial operations. The surrounding area has been developed into Donaldson Center Industrial Air Park, hosting various businesses and aviation-related tenants. It features multiple runways inherited from its military heritage, giving it more infrastructure than a typical general aviation field. The facility is not a commercial passenger airport and does not offer scheduled airline service. It serves private pilots, charter operations, and light cargo, and plays a supporting role in the broader Greenville-Spartanburg aviation ecosystem alongside Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle via roads connecting to the Greenville metropolitan area, with no dedicated public transit service.
Notable facts
  • ›Built as Donaldson Air Force Base during World War II and served as a Strategic Air Command base during the Cold War.
  • ›The Air Force base closed in 1963 and was converted into a civilian general aviation and industrial facility.
  • ›The surrounding property was developed into Donaldson Center Industrial Air Park, housing manufacturing and logistics businesses.
  • ›The airport retains long runways from its military era, making it suitable for larger general aviation and cargo aircraft.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates at this facility.
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A quiet South Carolina field where aviation history quietly endures

Donaldson Field Airport, located in Greenville, South Carolina, occupies the grounds of the former Donaldson Air Force Base, which closed in 1963. The facility has since transitioned into a general aviation and industrial airfield serving private, charter, and cargo operations in the Upstate South Carolina region. Its expansive ramp space and long runways are a legacy of its military past.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest facility serving private pilots, charter flights, and light cargo operations with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Personal vehicle or rental car — primary recommended option
  • Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft available from Greenville area
  • Taxi services operating from greater Greenville
  • Car rental agencies accessible via coordination with FBO on site
Nearby Hotels
  • Marriott Greenville
  • Hilton Greenville
  • Hampton Inn Greenville Airport
  • Residence Inn by Marriott Greenville
  • Holiday Inn Express Greenville
Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are extremely limited given its general aviation status, with no full-service restaurants on site. Travelers are advised to visit nearby Greenville, which offers a vibrant downtown dining scene roughly 10 to 15 minutes away. Fast food and casual dining chains are accessible along major corridors near the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Donaldson Field primarily serves general aviation; commercial travelers should use Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) instead.
  • Confirm FBO hours in advance, as services may not be available around the clock.
  • The airport sits on a large former military base — allow extra time to navigate the grounds if visiting for the first time.
  • Greenville's revitalized downtown is a short drive away and worth exploring for food, lodging, and local culture.
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