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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" /> |
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" /> |
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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 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
Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport covers 1,600 acres (650 ha) and has 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
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| 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
- ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for GUC PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective November 15, 2012.
- ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF, 2.03 MB). faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010.
- ^ "Enplanements for CY 2008" (PDF, 1.0 MB). faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. December 18, 2009.
- ^ "Enplanements for CY 2010" (PDF, 189 KB). faa.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2011.
- ^ Gunnison, CO. GhostDepot.com. Retrieved September 2, 2009.
External links
- Airport page at Gunnison - Crested Butte Tourism Association
- Gunnison - Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) at Colorado DOT airport directory
- Gunnison Valley Aviation, the fixed base operator (FBO)
- Aerial image as of September 1993 from USGS The National Map
- FAA Terminal Procedures for GUC, effective September 5, 2024
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for GUC
- AirNav airport information for KGUC
- ASN accident history for GUC
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures