KGYY · GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport
Gary, IndianaElevation 591 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
02/20
RWY 0221°T
Landing length (LDA)3,604 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,604 / 3,604 / 3,604 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20201°T
Landing length (LDA)3,604 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,604 / 3,604 / 3,604 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
12/30
RWY 12124°T
Landing length (LDA)7,959 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,859 / 8,859 / 7,959 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30304°T
Landing length (LDA)7,959 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,859 / 8,859 / 8,859 ft
Displaced threshold900 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
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
Gary/Chicago International Airport is in Gary, Indiana. Field elevation 591 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
ManagerDANIEL VICARI
Manager phone219-949-4925
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGYY
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.6171, -87.4132
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF125.600
FREQUENCIES
Communications
133.1
CHICAGO APP/DEP
A/D
120.625
ATIS
ATIS
125.6
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
114.2
KANKAKEE RDO
RCO
123.65
TERRE HAUTE RDO
RDO
125.6
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›TWY F MIL USE ONLY.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 02, 12 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 706/R/C/X/U
›PCR VALUE: 121/R/C/X/U
›RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›CLSD TO SKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS; UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS 1 HR PPR; INDEX B ARFF 1 HR PPR; INDEX C ARFF 4 HR PPR - 219-949-4910.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›ARNG: OPS 1230Z-2330Z++ TUES-FRI. MIL F/W OR R/W PRKG OR SVC ON ARNG RAMP 24 HR PPR - 219-977-2017.
›LINE OF SIGHT NA BTN INTERSECTING RWY ENDS.
›TWY A, A1-A8 & C NORTH OF RWY 12/30 AVBL TO ACR MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS.
›UNCTLD VEHICLES N SIDE RAMPS.
›BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGYY have a METAR?
Yes. KGYY is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGYY have a TAF?
When KGYY 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 KGYY?
KGYY sits at 591 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGYY?
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.