KGUC · GUC
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
Gunnison, ColoradoElevation 7,680 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17180°T
Landing length (LDA)2,981 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,981 / 2,981 / 2,981 ft
Traffic patternRight
RWY 350°T
Landing length (LDA)2,748 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,981 / 2,981 / 2,981 ft
Displaced threshold233 ft
Traffic patternLeft
06/24
RWY 0674°T
Landing length (LDA)9,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,400 / 9,400 / 9,400 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSF
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24254°T
Landing length (LDA)9,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,400 / 9,400 / 9,400 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport is in Gunnison, Colorado. Field elevation 7,680 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
ManagerRICHARD LAMPORT
Manager phone(970) 642-7388
AttendedDaily, 0600–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGUC / GUC
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.5347, -106.9346
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
135.075
AWOS 3
AWOS
125.35
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.7
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT MALSF RWY 06; PAPI RWY 06 & 24 - CTAF. REIL RWY 24; HIRL RWY 06/24 OPER 0600-2230.
›ROTG BCN OPERS SS-2230 & 0600-SR.
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM; DOES NOT PRVD OBST CLNC BYD 2.5 NM FROM THR.
›PCR VALUE: 410/F/B/X/T
›CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXCP PPR. CALL AMGR 970-641-2304.
›ARPT CONDS UNMON AT NGT FM LAST ACR ARR/DEP TIL 0530 LCL. SEE NOTAMS FOR MOST UP-TO-DATE CONDS.
›MIGRATORY BIRD ACT 1 JAN -THRU- 1 JUN.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -25C.
›RWY 17/35 CLSD 1 DEC - 1 MAY.
›HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGUC have a METAR?
Yes. KGUC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGUC have a TAF?
When KGUC 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 KGUC?
KGUC sits at 7,680 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGUC?
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.