Centerville Municipal Airport (KGHM)

Centerville's municipal airport is open to the public. It is about three miles northwest of the town square, near the Nunnelly Community of Hickman County. Hwy 48/230 passes north of Airport Rod for convenient highway access.

The City prides itself on operating "The Friendliest Airport in America." The Airport Manager, Mark Moorhouse, intends to live up to that promise. A pilot himself with a well-maintained 1963 Piper Cherokee 180 plane, he keenly understands the needs of pilots and their guests and considers himself an aviation ambassador. Retired as a submariner from the Navy, Moorhouse understands the strict safety protocols for air travel and maintains contacts for emergency repairs for planes passing through. 

Although the airport looks clean and fresh, plans include refurbishing the terminal and storage facilities to serve its guests better. Typically, the airport supports about five aircraft landings per day, but traffic varies. A few regional flying clubs have members that fly in on Tuesdays and Saturdays, mainly to socialize and dine at Homestead Restaurant or other local restaurants. Virtually all traffic is general aviation. The local industries use the airport for executives and others to travel to and from different facilities. There are 26 aircraft based at this airport: 64% single-engine and 36% multi-engine.

Mark Moorhouse, Airport ManagerServices

The airport's manager, Mark Moorhouse, attends from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check with the manager if you need a courtesy car for local transportation.

Restroom services are available. A small conference room and WiFi and Direct TV services are available for business travelers. Shopping and nearby restaurants are a short drive away.

Hangar facilities and Tie-Downs are ordinarily available. Check with the manager for current availability.  

• Tie-Downs. Monthly prices starting at $70.00
• T-Hangars and Main Box Hangers. Prices are based on aircraft and hanger type.

Facilities and Runways

 The facility covers 100 acres (40 ha) and has one asphalt-paved runway, designated 2/20, measuring 4,002' by 75' (1,220 x 23 m). The terminal has restroom facilities, a small meeting area, public access WiFi, and courtesy cars for local travel.

Communications

Standard communications frequencies are CATF/Unicom 122.8.

CTAF stands for Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. It’s a frequency at an airport allocated for pilots to self-announce their intentions and communicate with one another. It’s a primary collision avoidance tool at uncontrolled (non-towered) airports. In one way, it allows the pilots to be their own air traffic controllers.

UNICOM stands for universal communication. Air-to-ground communication facilities like small airports use UNICOM stations for private communications.

The Graham DME 111.60 is located just West of the field.