Scholes International at Galveston Airport
KGLS, Galveston, TX
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (6,001 ft)
About 3 miles to the Galveston Seawall
Scholes International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Galveston
Scholes International Airport is on Galveston Island, a few minutes from the Seawall and the cruise terminals.
- Main airport
- GLS / KGLS
- Elevation
- 6 ft
- Longest runway
- 18/36 (6,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Galveston
Scholes has a 6,000-foot runway for light and midsize jets. Hobby is about 45 minutes away.
Galveston is a popular cruise port and beach escape from Houston.
Galveston Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
William P. Hobby Airport
KHOU, Houston, TX
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (7,602 ft)
About 9 miles to downtown Houston
Hobby airport guideBefore You Book Galveston
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Cruises
Flying into Scholes puts you minutes from the cruise terminals.
Summer Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
When Demand Peaks in Galveston
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Beach season.
- February
- Mardi Gras Galveston.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Galveston
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GLS for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,417 mi | 3 hr 40 min$16,000–$23,000 | 3 hr 30 min$19,400–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,426 mi | 3 hr 15 min$14,000–$20,500 | 3 hr 5 min$17,100–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 922 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,000–$16,000 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 274 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 952 mi | 2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,680 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,800–$25,000 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,267 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,700–$18,300 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 1,596 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,000 | 3 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Galveston
Light and midsize jets fly from Texas and the Midwest.
Galveston Private Jet Questions
Can private jets land in Galveston?
Yes. Scholes International (GLS) is on the island.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Galveston?
About 55 min from Love Field in a light jet.
