Gainesville Regional Airport - GNV
As the county seat and the largest city in Alachua County, Florida, Gainesville is home to the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), a primary commercial service airport that caters to over 460,000 passengers with over 230,000 enplanements annually.
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Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) traces its roots back to 1941 when it was first established as the Alachua Army Airfield, which primary purpose was to serve the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces. It wasn't until 1977 when it was renamed to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Today, the airport boasts of two asphalt runways, 2,287 meters and 1,267 long sitting on 1,650 acres of land. It features one full service fixed base operator or FBO, 3 terminal gates, a snack bar and gift shop, as well as ground transportation, car rental services, and bus transportation, and more. Nearby cities tourist can visit include Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach and Yulee.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Alternate airports to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) include St. Augustine (UST) 75 miles away, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 78 miles away, and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) 99 miles away. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is just 128 miles away, while Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 143 miles away.
Travelers will find conveniently close to GNV Airport are the 4-star rated Sweetwater Branch Inn. This hotel boasts of its comfortable rooms and great services. Alternate 3-star hotels located within a few-minute drive from the hotel are the AC Hotels by Marriott Gainesville Downtown and the Holiday Inn Gainesville – University Center.
