Runway 17 at KGUC is the southbound end at GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE RGNL in Gunnison, Colorado. The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 has a magnetic heading of 180°. Length is 2,981 ft. Surface is turf-gravel. Pattern direction is right traffic for this end. No ILS is published for Runway 17. Field elevation at KGUC is 7,679.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 17 is 7,660.9 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 17
Based on the current METAR wind at KGUC.
- Headwind
- -3.8 kt
- Crosswind
- 1.4 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 160°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 35
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 17
RIGHT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 168°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 258°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (348°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 168°M for Runway 17
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 17 at KGUC?
Runway 17 at KGUC has a magnetic heading of 180°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is Runway 17 at KGUC right traffic or left traffic?
Runway 17 uses right traffic. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current pattern notes.
What is the length of Runway 17 at KGUC?
Runway 17 is 2,981 ft long. The runway width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of Runway 17 at KGUC?
Surface is turf-gravel. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current runway condition before departure.
Does Runway 17 at KGUC have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 17 at KGUC. Use the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of Runway 17 at KGUC?
The opposite end is Runway 35. Runway 17 is the end with magnetic heading 180°.