Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) – Gainesville, Florida, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Gainesville Regional Airport (IATA: GNV, ICAO: KGNV), serving Gainesville and North Central Florida.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

The single terminal building at GNV is divided into East and West concourses connected by a central lobby. Amenities include:

Central Lobby (Ground Level)

• Check-In & Ticketing counters for Delta, American Eagle, and occasionally seasonal charters.
• Shared baggage claim area with multiple carousels on the lower level.
• Airport Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
• Restrooms, family restrooms, and nursing rooms adjacent to the lobby.
• Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal and concourses.
• Coffee shop (Starbucks Express) and snack kiosk (Hudson News) landside and airside.
• Car rental counters (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo) located in the central lobby; vehicles parked in the adjacent rental car lot.

East Concourse (Gates 1–3)

• Gates 1–2: Served by Delta Connection (to Atlanta) and seasonal charters.
• Gate 3: Served by American Eagle (to Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth).
• Dining & Retail:
  • Smoke & Dough – BBQ and sandwiches near Gate 2.
  • Hudson News – Magazines, snacks near Gate 1.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 1 and outdoor relief adjacent to East Concourse entrance.

West Concourse (Gates 4–6)

• Gate 4: Served by Delta Connection and occasional seasonal flights.
• Gates 5–6: Served by American Eagle (to Charlotte) and occasional charters.
• Dining & Retail:
  • City Bagel Café – Bagels and coffee near Gate 5.
  • Gift Shop – Souvenirs and travel essentials near Gate 6.
• Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and family facilities throughout.
• Pet Relief Areas: Indoor station near Gate 4 and outdoor relief adjacent to West Concourse entrance.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services

• Runway 15/33: 7,501 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – primary runway handling commercial jets, regional turboprops, and general aviation.
• Runway 10/28: 5,000 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – crosswind runway used primarily for general aviation and smaller commuter aircraft.
• General Aviation FBOs:
  • Signature Flight Support – Full-service fuel (Jet A, Avgas), hangars, ramp parking, maintenance, and pilot lounge.
  • Sheltair Aviation – Executive services, fueling, hangar rental, maintenance, and pilot amenities.
• Cargo Facilities: Ramp area serving FEDEX Feeder, UPS, and small cargo charters.
• Maintenance & Repair: On-field MRO providers offering line maintenance, avionics, and airframe services.
• Snow Removal & Storm Preparedness: Equipment and procedures in place for rare winter events or hurricane season; contact Airport Operations for status.
• Noise Abatement: Standard noise abatement procedures with preferential runway use and continuous descent approaches to minimize noise over surrounding neighborhoods.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• Regional Transit System (RTS): Route 35 connects GNV to downtown Gainesville, University of Florida campus, and local neighborhoods—check schedules at go-rts.com.
• Shuttle Services:
  • GNV Shuttle provides shared-ride service to Gainesville, Alachua County, and nearby universities—reserve in advance.
  • Hotel courtesy shuttles run between GNV and major hotels—arrange directly with your hotel.
• Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand curbside outside the terminal. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone near the arrivals curb—follow signage.
• Rental Cars: Rental Car Facility adjacent to the terminal; agencies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo—accessible via short walkway.
• Parking:
  • Short-Term Parking: Surface lot adjacent to the terminal for quick drop-off/pick-up (first 30 minutes free).
  • Long-Term Parking: Surface lot located a short walk from the terminal; no shuttle required.
  • Oversized Vehicle Parking: Designated spaces available near the long-term lot.
  • Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area on the airport access road—monitor flight status and pick up passengers at the curb when ready.
• Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the terminal—follow signage for limo zones.
• Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks available near the terminal entrance; sidewalks connect to local trails and neighborhoods.

📞 Contact & Official Information

Gainesville Regional Airport is owned and operated by the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority.

• Official Site: flygnv.com
• Phone (General Information): +1 352-334-0280
• Airport Administration: +1 352-334-0280 (Ext. 2)
• FBO – Signature Flight Support: +1 352-871-5723
• FBO – Sheltair Aviation: +1 352-373-8802
• Lost & Found: +1 352-334-0280 (Ext. 3)
• Address: 3880 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA