KGCN · GCN

Grand Canyon National Park Airport

Grand Canyon - Tusayan, ArizonaElevation 6,609 ftMedium airport

OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED

DC

David Clark DC ONE-X

Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.

Visit David Clark
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 8,999 ft

03/21
Dimensions
8,999 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0341°T
Landing length (LDA)8,999 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,999 / 8,999 / 8,999 ft
ILSLOC/GS
RWY 21221°T
Landing length (LDA)8,999 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,999 / 8,999 / 8,999 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Grand Canyon National Park Airport is in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, Arizona. Field elevation 6,609 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDAVID REFFNER
Manager phone623-695-8656
AttendedOCT 1 - MAY 31 ALL, 0700–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGCN / GCN
SectionalLAS VEGAS
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)PRESCOTT
RegionArizona
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.9524, -112.1470
Distance from city6 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.000
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.3
ASOS
ASOS
124.3
ATIS
ATIS
124.85
LOS ANGELES CNTR
CNTR
119
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
122.3
PRESCOTT RDO
RDO
119
CANYON TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
ARFF INDEX B 24 HR PPR - AMGR.
NMRS AIR TAX OPS INVOF GRAND CANYON; SEE SPL NOTICES GRAND CANYON SPL FLT RULES AREA.
CONDORS INVOF ARPT.
OVNGT PRKG & COML LNDG FEE.
LGTD DSTC RMNG SIGNS E SIDE.
AVBL H24 - 928-638-7117.
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT PAPI RWY 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 380/F/C/X/T
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGCN have a METAR?
Yes. KGCN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGCN have a TAF?
When KGCN issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KGCN?
KGCN sits at 6,609 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGCN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.