KGUC · GUC

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

Gunnison, ColoradoElevation 7,680 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

VFR46 min old

No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

VFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

Calm

no steady wind

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

None

no BKN/OVC layer

DENSITY ALT

8,105 ft

+425 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0556Z (11:56 PM local) · 46 min old

KGUC is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND

Calm

No steady wind.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

CLR

FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

8°C / -3°C

46°F / 27°F. 11°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.47 inHg

1031.8 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

No significant hazards

No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED

AO2

automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)

SLP244

sea-level pressure 1024.4 hPa

T00831028

precise temperature 8.3°C, dew point -2.8°C

10256

6-hour maximum temperature 25.6°C

20083

6-hour minimum temperature 8.3°C

402670050

24-hour maximum 26.7°C, minimum 5.0°C

51011

3-hour pressure tendency: rising then steady (1.1 hPa change)

station needs maintenance

TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0531Z (11:31 PM local) · valid to 0600Z (12:00 AM local)

KGUC forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Worst period is 20Z to 02Z with VFR possible (GUST). Best period is 06Z to 08Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR

0600Z12:00 AM1048Z4:48 AM1536Z9:36 AM2024Z2:24 PM0112Z7:12 PM0600Z12:00 AM

Codes in this report: P6SM SKC FEW

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FAA: no delays reported at GUC.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests thursday sunny, high near 83F, low near 37F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: high density altitude; strong winds in the forecast; thunderstorms in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

High density altitudeMETAR

Density altitude about 8,105 ft (field elevation 7,680 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

Strong winds in the forecastWeather.gov

Friday: winds up to 30 kt. Re-check crosswind components closer to departure.

Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov

Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.

Day	Conditions	Temp F	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Pilot note
Thursday	Sunny	83/37	SW 13 kt	–	0%
Friday	Mostly Sunny	84/41	WSW 17 kt	30 kt	4%	Strong winds in the forecast
Saturday	Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers	83/43	SW 13 kt	–	10%
Sunday	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	81/44	SSW 17 kt	–	22%	Thunderstorms in the forecast
Monday	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	78/42	SW 17 kt	–	27%
Tuesday	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	76/42	SSW 13 kt	–	44%
Wednesday	Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	76	SSW 9 kt	–	33%

Source: National Weather Service (office GJT). Forecast issued 0642Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

WIND USED

Wind calm or variable

Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 9,400 ft

17/35

Dimensions

2,981 x 150 ft

Surface

Turf

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

Dimensions

9,400 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (excellent)

Edge lights

HIGH

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.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

8,105 ft

Pressure altitude

7,130 ft

Field elevation

7,680 ft MSL

Temperature

8°C (46°F)

Dewpoint

-3°C (27°F)

Altimeter

30.47 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

0125Z 7:25 PM

Sunrise

1244Z 6:44 AM

Loggable night

0152Z (7:52 PM local) → 1217Z (6:17 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

0125Z (7:25 PM local) → 1244Z (6:44 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

0225Z (8:25 PM local) → 1144Z (5:44 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

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

122.700

UNICOM

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

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KASE Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)

41 NM N

VFR

KANK Salida Airport - Harriet Alexander Field

42 NM E

VFR

KMTJ Montrose Regional Airport

45 NM W

VFR

KLXV Lake County Airport

50 NM NE

VFR

KTEX Telluride Regional Airport

58 NM SW

VFR

KEGE Eagle County Regional Airport

67 NM N

VFR

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

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)

↗Wikipedia

↗KGUC on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does KGUC have a METAR?

Yes. KGUC has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does KGUC have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for KGUC; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

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.