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Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

Gunnison, United States

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Elevation

7680 ft

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GUC

Location

Gunnison · CO · United States

Connectivity

1 routes · 1 destinations

Position

38.535°, -106.935° · 7680 ft elev.

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High-altitude gateway to Gunnison and Crested Butte ski country.

Location

Gunnison, United States

Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) is a public airport located in Gunnison, Colorado, situated at an elevation of approximately 7,678 feet above sea level. It serves as the primary air gateway to both the city of Gunnison and the nearby Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a popular ski destination. The airport sees significant seasonal demand during the winter ski season, with commercial service typically expanding from late November through early April. During peak season, airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines operate flights connecting Gunnison to major hub cities including Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Phoenix. Due to its high elevation and mountain terrain, the airport presents unique operational challenges for pilots and airlines, including reduced aircraft performance and rapidly changing weather conditions. The facility is owned and operated by Gunnison County.

Terminals

The airport features a single small terminal building with limited gates designed to handle regional and seasonal commercial traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services connecting passengers to Gunnison and the Crested Butte ski area approximately 28 miles away.

Airlines here

American Airlines and United Airlines provide seasonal scheduled service, primarily during the winter ski season.

Notable facts

›Elevation of approximately 7,678 feet MSL makes it one of the higher-altitude commercial airports in the United States.
›Commercial service is heavily seasonal, peaking during the winter ski season from late November to early April.
›The airport serves as a key access point to Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
›High elevation and mountain weather frequently affect aircraft performance and operational schedules.
›The airport is owned and operated by Gunnison County, Colorado.

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United Airlines

Routes

GUC → DENUA · ERJ

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Gunnison–Crested Butte Regional Airport is a county-owned, public airport one mile southwest of Gunnison, in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. Also known as Gunnison County Airport, it serves the valley and nearby Crested Butte, Colorado, with airline and general aviation flights.

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