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'''Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport''' {{airport codes|GUC|KGUC|GUC}} is a county owned, public airport one mile southwest of [[Gunnison, Colorado|Gunnison]], in [[Gunnison County, Colorado]], United States.<ref name="FAA" /> Also known as Gunnison County Airport, it serves the [[valley]] and nearby [[Crested Butte, Colorado]] with airline and [[general aviation]] flights.
'''Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport''' (Gunnison County Airport) {{airport codes|GUC|KGUC|GUC}} is a mile southwest of [[Gunnison, Colorado|Gunnison]], in [[Gunnison County, Colorado]].<ref name="FAA" />


This airport is in the [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015, which [[FAA airport categories|called]] it a ''primary commercial service'' airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).<ref>
The [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015 [[FAA airport categories|called]] it a ''primary commercial service'' airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/media/2011/npias_2011_appA.pdf
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| publisher = Federal Aviation Administration | date = October 4, 2010
| publisher = Federal Aviation Administration | date = October 4, 2010
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</ref> [[Federal Aviation Administration]] records say it had 36,035 passenger boardings (enplanements) in [[calendar year]] 2008,<ref>
</ref> [[Federal Aviation Administration]] records say it had 36,035 passenger boardings in 2008,<ref>
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Passengers at Gunnison are mainly [[Tourism|vacationers]] coming to the area for year-round outdoor activities, such as [[skiing]], snowmobiling, snowshoeing, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, hiking and camping. The terminal is one large building with two jetbridge gates, two ground-level gates, and a variety of rental car or shuttle bus companies. One baggage claim area in the lower lobby level houses a single carousel and a dedicated ski/oversize baggage slide. The airport sees limited regional jet service during the summer from Denver, however frequent larger aircraft service during winter months occurs from additional cities.
Passengers at Gunnison are mainly [[Tourism|vacationers]] coming for year-round outdoor activities, such as [[skiing]], snowmobiling, snowshoeing, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, hiking and camping. The terminal is one large building with two jetbridge gates, two ground-level gates, and rental car or shuttle bus companies. One baggage claim area in the lower lobby level has a single carousel and a ski/oversize baggage slide. The airport sees limited regional jet service during the summer from Denver but in winter, larger jets fly from other cities.


It is at {{coord|38|32|02|N|106|55|59|W|}} at an [[elevation]] of 7678 feet or 2340 meters [[above mean sea level]]. [[U.S. 50]] runs along the northwest side of the airport. Its close location is due in part to redevelopment of land formerly occupied by the [[Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad|Denver & Rio Grande]] narrow gauge railroad and rail yards, abandoned in 1953.<ref>[http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/marshall%20route/gunnison.htm Gunnison, CO]. GhostDepot.com. Retrieved September 2, 2009.</ref>
It is at {{coord|38|32|02|N|106|55|59|W|}} at an [[elevation]] of 7678 feet or 2340 meters. [[U.S. 50]] runs along the northwest side of the airport. Its close location is due in part to redevelopment of land formerly occupied by the [[Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad|Denver & Rio Grande]] narrow gauge railroad and rail yards, abandoned in 1953.<ref>[http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/marshall%20route/gunnison.htm Gunnison, CO]. GhostDepot.com. Retrieved September 2, 2009.</ref>
Currecanti Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir is located nine (9) miles West of Gunnison. Also nearby is the Black Canyon National Monument, Taylor Reservoir, and Roaring Judy fish hatchery. Numerous ghost towns and scenic drives are located throughout the region as well.
Currecanti Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir is located nine (9) miles West of Gunnison. Also nearby is the Black Canyon National Monument, Taylor Reservoir, and Roaring Judy fish hatchery. Numerous ghost towns and scenic drives are located throughout the region as well.


In the months after the [[September 11 attacks]], Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport was one of several airports to have a temporary presence of [[National Guard of the United States|National Guard]].
In the months after the [[September 11 attacks]], Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport was one of several airports to have a temporary presence of [[National Guard of the United States|National Guard]].


== Facilities and aircraft ==
== Facilities==
[[File:KGUC RWY24.jpg|thumb|On short final landing on runway 24 at Gunnison airport]]
[[File:KGUC RWY24.jpg|thumb|Approaching runway 24 at Gunnison]]


Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport covers {{convert|1600|acre|ha}} and had two [[runway]]s. The main runway, 6/24, has an [[asphalt]] pavement {{convert|9400|by|150|ft|m|0|abbr=on}} and is lighted during operational hours (0600-2230 MST). A second unpaved runway, 17/35, south of the main, is available to small [[aircraft]] in the summer; it has a [[grass|turf]] and [[gravel]] surface {{convert|3000|by|150|ft|m|0|abbr=on}} and is open for daylight use only as it is unlighted.<ref name="FAA" />
Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport covers {{convert|1600|acre|ha}} and had two [[runway]]s. The main runway, 6/24, is {{convert|9400|by|150|ft|m|0|abbr=on}} asphalt and is lighted during operational hours (0600-2230 MST). A grass runway, 17/35, south of the main, is open in summer, daytime only; it is {{convert|3000|by|150|ft|m|0|abbr=on}} unlighted.<ref name="FAA" />


In the year ending January 1, 2012 the airport had 7,632 aircraft operations, average 20 per day: 88% [[general aviation]], 11% [[airline|scheduled commercial]], and 1% [[military aviation|military]]. 25 aircraft were then based at this airport: 84% single-[[aircraft engine|engine]] and 16% multi-engine.<ref name="FAA" />
In the year ending January 1, 2012 the airport had 7,632 aircraft operations, average 20 per day: 88% [[general aviation]], 11% airline, and 1% military. 25 aircraft were then based at this airport: 84% single-engine and 16% multi-engine.<ref name="FAA" />


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==

Revision as of 18:08, 22 January 2016

"Gunnison Airport" redirects here. For the airport in Utah, see Salina-Gunnison Airport.
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
Terminal in 2014
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCounty of Gunnison
ServesGunnison, Colorado
Elevation AMSL7,680 ft / 2,341 m
Map
GUC is located in Colorado
GUC
GUC
Location in Colorado
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
6/24 9,400 2,865 Asphalt
17/35 3,000 914 Turf/Gravel
Statistics (2012)
Aircraft operations7,632
Based aircraft25

Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport (Gunnison County Airport) (IATA: GUC, ICAO: KGUC, FAA LID: GUC) is a mile southwest of Gunnison, in Gunnison County, Colorado.[1]

The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 called it a primary commercial service airport (more than 10,000 enplanements per year).[2] Federal Aviation Administration records say it had 36,035 passenger boardings in 2008,[3] 42,130 in 2009 and 37,316 in 2010.[4]

Passengers at Gunnison are mainly vacationers coming for year-round outdoor activities, such as skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, hiking and camping. The terminal is one large building with two jetbridge gates, two ground-level gates, and rental car or shuttle bus companies. One baggage claim area in the lower lobby level has a single carousel and a ski/oversize baggage slide. The airport sees limited regional jet service during the summer from Denver but in winter, larger jets fly from other cities.

It is at 38°32′02″N 106°55′59″W / 38.53389°N 106.93306°W / 38.53389; -106.93306 at an elevation of 7678 feet or 2340 meters. U.S. 50 runs along the northwest side of the airport. Its close location is due in part to redevelopment of land formerly occupied by the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge railroad and rail yards, abandoned in 1953.[5] Currecanti Recreation Area and Blue Mesa Reservoir is located nine (9) miles West of Gunnison. Also nearby is the Black Canyon National Monument, Taylor Reservoir, and Roaring Judy fish hatchery. Numerous ghost towns and scenic drives are located throughout the region as well.

In the months after the September 11 attacks, Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport was one of several airports to have a temporary presence of National Guard.

Facilities

Approaching runway 24 at Gunnison

Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport covers 1,600 acres (650 ha) and had two runways. The main runway, 6/24, is 9,400 by 150 ft (2,865 by 46 m) asphalt and is lighted during operational hours (0600-2230 MST). A grass runway, 17/35, south of the main, is open in summer, daytime only; it is 3,000 by 150 ft (914 by 46 m) unlighted.[1]

In the year ending January 1, 2012 the airport had 7,632 aircraft operations, average 20 per day: 88% general aviation, 11% airline, and 1% military. 25 aircraft were then based at this airport: 84% single-engine and 16% multi-engine.[1]

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

AirlinesDestinations
Alaska Airlines
operated by Horizon Air 		Seasonal: Los Angeles
American Airlines Seasonal: Dallas/Fort Worth
United Airlines Seasonal: Houston-Intercontinental
United Express Denver
Seasonal: Chicago-O'Hare

References

  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for GUC PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective November 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF, 2.03 MB). faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010.
  3. ^ "Enplanements for CY 2008" (PDF, 1.0 MB). faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. December 18, 2009.
  4. ^ "Enplanements for CY 2010" (PDF, 189 KB). faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2011.
  5. ^ Gunnison, CO. GhostDepot.com. Retrieved September 2, 2009.

External links

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