KGUC

VFR

GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE RGNL

GUNNISON · COLORADO

Elev
7,679.6'
Longest RWY
9,400'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:56Z
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Before you fly into KGUC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
8,679.6'
MSL · field 7,679.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KGUC

Current METAR

Observed 16:56Z

KGUC 271656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN045 OVC065 06/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP133 T00611033 $
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
8,368 ft
Ceiling
4,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
GUC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD LAMPORT
Address
519 RIO GRANDE, GUNNISON CO 81230

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 3 kt
RWY 35
348°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 348° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 8,680 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2462° / 242°9,400 ftASPH06 R
17/35Favored168° / 348°2,981 ftTURF-GRVL17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
069,400'9,400'9,400'9,400'PAPI 4-box left(3.2°)MALSF
249,400'9,400'9,400'9,400'PAPI 4-box left(3.6°)
172,981'2,981'2,981'2,981'
352,981'2,981'2,981'2,748'

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 06
LD · CAT I
GUC
110.5
GPS-B
KGUC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,AMB,INSTR,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The Migratory Bird Act applies from January 1 through June 1.Show FAA
  • There is high terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Runway 17/35 is closed from December 1 through May 1.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 25 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon operates from sunset to 2230 and from 0600 to sunrise.Show FAA
  • MALSR is activated on runway 06. PAPI on runways 06 and 24 is controlled by CTAF. REIL is on runway 24. High intensity runway lights on runways 06 and 24 operate from 0600 to 2230.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24The pavement classification rating value is 410/F/B/X/T for runway 06/24.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24The PAPI is unusable beyond 2.5 nautical miles and does not provide obstacle clearance beyond 2.5 nautical miles from the threshold on runway 24.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is closed to unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats except by prior permission required. Call the airport manager at 970-641-2304.Show FAA
  • 1Airport conditions are unmonitored at night from the last aircraft arrival or departure until 0530 local. See NOTAMs for the most up-to-date conditions.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KGUC

Answer card
ICAO
KGUC
Name
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE RGNL
Location
GUNNISON, COLORADO
Elevation
7,679.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
8,679.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 9,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Gunnison-Crested Butte Rgnl sits in Gunnison, Colorado at 7,679.6 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 06/24 at 9,400 ft. The airport is not towered, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.7. One ILS is published for runway 06. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Avflight Gunnison is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport is a high-elevation field with high terrain in all quadrants. That matters on climb performance and on arrival planning. The published remarks also call out cold temperature correction at or below minus 25 C. Check performance numbers carefully in winter.

Runway 06/24 has lighting notes that matter at night. MALSR is on 06. PAPI on 06 and 24 is controlled by CTAF. REIL is on 24. The high intensity runway lights on 06/24 operate from 0600 to 2230. Airport conditions are unmonitored at night from the last arrival or departure until 0530 local. Check NOTAMs before a late arrival. Runway 17/35 is closed from December 1 through May 1.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KGUC?
Runway 06/24 is the longest runway at 9,400 ft. That is the runway to plan on for most fixed-wing arrivals and departures.
What is the pattern altitude at KGUC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KGUC have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published. It serves runway 06.
Is Gunnison-Crested Butte Rgnl towered?
No. KGUC has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for self-announce traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at KGUC?
Avflight Gunnison is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (970) 641-0526 for current services.
Is runway 17/35 open year-round at KGUC?
No. Runway 17/35 is closed from December 1 through May 1.
What should I know about night operations at KGUC?
Airport conditions are unmonitored at night from the last aircraft arrival or departure until 0530 local. Check NOTAMs before a night flight, especially if you need current surface or lighting status.
Are there terrain or performance concerns at KGUC?
Yes. The field elevation is 7,679.6 ft MSL and there is high terrain in all quadrants. Plan for high-density-altitude performance and verify takeoff and landing numbers carefully.

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