Welcome to Scholes International Airport at Galveston!

Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) is your gateway to Central and South America and the Caribbean.

GLS offers two 6,001' x 150' runways able to accommodate almost any aircraft, up to a Boeing 767.

The 1,200-acre airport offers a first class airport terminal, a 24 hour fixed base operator, 24 hour weather services, a 24 hour ARFF station on the field, a U.S. Customs agent on call and state-of-the-art navigational aids and precision approaches providing all-weather capabilities. Take a look at our Airport Master Plan by clicking here.

Our New Air Traffic Control Tower

Scholes International Airport offers first class navaids and lighting. Runway 13/31 has precision approach capabilities including GPS, ILS, RNAV and VOR/DME. The airport also has VORTAC and ASOS located on the field.

Lighting includes HIRL, MIRL, MALSR, REIL’s and PAPI’s. Lighted taxiway and runway signage is located throughout the airport for your convenience.

Whether flying to Galveston Island for business or pleasure, the island offers a wealth of attractions, great restaurants, beaches and recreational activities in a tropical setting. At GLS there is never a charge for aircraft or vehicular parking.

So if you are searching for the right combination of economic incentives, support services, transportation options and development opportunities, you’ll want to take a serious look at the Scholes International Airport.