KGYY

VFR

GARY/CHICAGO INTL

GARY/CHICAGO · INDIANA

Elev
596.8'
Longest RWY
8,859'12/30
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Before you fly into KGYY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,596.8'
MSL · field 596.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KGYY

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KGYY 120755Z AUTO 27006KT 7SM CLR 19/19 A2984 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 6 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,319 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
GYY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANIEL VICARI
Address
6001-C AIRPORT RD, GARY IN 46406

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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270° · 6 kt
RWY 30
302°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 302° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,597 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored122° / 302°8,859 ftCONCStandard L
02/2019° / 199°3,604 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
128,859'8,859'7,959'7,959'PAPI 4-box left(3°)93', ant, 3777' from thr, 1248' R of cntrln, slope 38
308,859'8,859'8,859'7,959'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR68', pole, 3422' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 47
023,604'3,604'3,604'3,604'PAPI 2-box left(3°)42', road, 1050' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
203,604'3,604'3,604'3,604'PAPI 2-box left(3°)37', pole, 833' from thr, 289' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KGYY GARY/CHICAGO INTL in GARY/CHICAGO, INDIANA, showing runways 12/30, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 30
LD · CAT I
GYY
108.75
COPTER ILS OR LOC RWY 30
KGYY · 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)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • UNCTLD VEHICLES N SIDE RAMPS.
  • TWY A, A1-A8 & C NORTH OF RWY 12/30 AVBL TO ACR MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS.
  • TWY F MIL USE ONLY.
  • LINE OF SIGHT NA BTN INTERSECTING RWY ENDS.
  • ARNG: OPS 1230Z-2330Z++ TUES-FRI. MIL F/W OR R/W PRKG OR SVC ON ARNG RAMP 24 HR PPR - 219-977-2017.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 02, 12 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 121/R/C/X/U
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 706/R/C/X/U
  • 02/20RWY 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.

Other notes

  • 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.

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Key facts · KGYY

Answer card
ICAO
KGYY
Name
GARY/CHICAGO INTL
Location
GARY/CHICAGO, INDIANA
Elevation
596.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,596.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 8,859 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Gary/Chicago Intl sits in Gary, Indiana, near the Chicago metro area. Field elevation is 596.8 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 8,859 ft on runway 12/30. The control tower is open daily from 0600 to 2300. One ILS approach is published for runway 30.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement before you fly. The airport has two on-field FBOs. B. Coleman Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Gary Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Runway 12/30 is the main runway for larger aircraft. Runway 02/20 is 3,604 ft. It is not available for certain scheduled passenger operations with larger seat counts.

A few operational notes matter here. The field has no line of sight between intersecting runway ends. Birds and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. When the tower is closed, lighting for runway 30 and the other runway ends is activated on CTAF. Taxiway F is for military use only. If you need arranged operations or special parking, check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KGYY?
Runway 12/30 is the longest. It is 8,859 ft long and has concrete pavement.
What ILS approach is available at Gary/Chicago Intl?
One ILS approach is published. It serves runway 30.
What are the tower hours at KGYY?
The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300.
What is the pattern altitude at KGYY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying in.
Which FBOs are on the field at KGYY?
B. Coleman Aviation and Gary Jet Center are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Can large passenger aircraft use runway 02/20 at KGYY?
Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations with more than 9 seats. It also has limits for some non-scheduled passenger operations.
What should I know about night operations at KGYY when the tower is closed?
When the tower is closed, runway 30 uses the medium intensity approach lights with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway end identifier lights are also available for the runway ends listed in the remarks.
Are there any special operational restrictions at KGYY?
Yes. The airport is closed to scheduled aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats. Some larger non-scheduled operations need prior permission. Check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before planning the flight.

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