Gunnison Airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Gunnison in the United States and acts as a practical gateway for travelers heading into the Gunnison Valley and the nearby mountain areas around Crested Butte. It uses the airport codes GUC and KGUC, and because it sits at 7,680 feet (2,341 m) above sea level, visitors should expect a true high-altitude setting from the moment they land. That elevation can also mean thinner air, cooler conditions, and weather that changes faster than many lowland travelers are used to.
About Gunnison Airport
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Gunnison in the United States and acts as a practical gateway for travelers heading into the Gunnison Valley and the nearby mountain areas around Crested Butte. It uses the airport codes GUC and KGUC, and because it sits at 7,680 feet (2,341 m) above sea level, visitors should expect a true high-altitude setting from the moment they land. That elevation can also mean thinner air, cooler conditions, and weather that changes faster than many lowland travelers are used to.
Overview
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Gunnison in the United States and acts as a practical gateway for travelers heading into the Gunnison Valley and the nearby mountain areas around Crested Butte. It uses the airport codes GUC and KGUC, and because it sits at 7,680 feet (2,341 m) above sea level, visitors should expect a true high-altitude setting from the moment they land. That elevation can also mean thinner air, cooler conditions, and weather that changes faster than many lowland travelers are used to.
Airfield facts
- Main runway 06/24 is 9,400 feet long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted, making it the airport’s primary paved runway for arrivals and departures.
- Secondary runway 17/35 is 2,981 feet long with a gravel surface, which is more limited in use than the main runway.
- The airport operates in the America/Denver time zone, useful to know when planning flight times, pickups, and mountain transfers.
- Its combination of altitude and runway layout makes it a functional regional airfield rather than a large hub, so the experience is typically more straightforward and compact.
What travelers should know
For visitors, the biggest advantage of Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport is convenience: it places you close to outdoor recreation without the scale and congestion of a major metropolitan airport. The high elevation is worth keeping in mind if you are sensitive to altitude, especially after flying in and then heading straight to hiking, skiing, or other active plans. Build in a little time to hydrate, adjust, and check road or weather conditions, particularly in winter or during shoulder seasons when mountain travel can be less predictable.
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FAQ
Gunnison Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Gunnison Airport is located in Gunnison, United States (North America), at coordinates 38.530°, -106.940°.
- Its IATA code is GUC and its ICAO code is KGUC.
- Gunnison Airport serves Gunnison, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gunnison Airport operates on America/Denver local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Gunnison Airport sits at latitude 38.530° and longitude -106.940°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GUC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GUC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GUC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.