Garden City Regional Airport
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About Garden City Regional Airport
Garden City Regional Airport is nine miles southeast of Garden City, in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It sees one scheduled airline, subsidized by the federal government's Essential Air Service program at a cost of $5,897,640.
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Live weather
KGCKNOTAMs
KGCKReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 7,299 ft / 2,225 m | 100 ft | Pem | Lighted | Open |
| 12 / 30 | 5,700 ft / 1,737 m | 100 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (7)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 121.325 MHz |
| CNTR | KANSAS CITY CNTR | 125.200 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.150 MHz |
| GND | GND | 119.000 MHz |
| RDO | WICHITA RDO | 122.450 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.150 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 8 of 14 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDEN CITY CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 5400 ft MSL |
| GARDEN CITY CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 16% of observations, averaging 12 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 1,400 ft | |
| Feb | 82% | 1,527 ft | |
| Mar | 84% | 2,449 ft | |
| Apr | 89% | 3,031 ft | |
| May | 82% | 3,620 ft | |
| Jun | 92% | 4,388 ft | |
| Jul | 93% | 4,503 ft | |
| Aug | 90% | 4,367 ft | |
| Sep | 88% | 4,004 ft | |
| Oct | 87% | 3,068 ft | |
| Nov | 87% | 2,231 ft | |
| Dec | 87% | 1,745 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,400–4,503 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Garden City Regional Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Garden City Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Garden City Regional Airport is KGCK, and its IATA code is GCK.
Where is Garden City Regional Airport located?
Garden City Regional Airport is medium airport located in Garden City, United States, at an elevation of 2,891 ft (881 m).
How many runways does Garden City Regional Airport have?
Garden City Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,299 ft / 2,225 m.
Which airlines fly to Garden City Regional Airport?
Airlines historically serving Garden City Regional Airport include American Airlines, US Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Garden City Regional Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Garden City Regional Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Garden City Regional Airport in?
Garden City Regional Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Garden City Regional Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Garden City Regional Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Garden City Regional Airport?
The nearest airport to Garden City Regional Airport is Farris Airport (US-6322), about 2.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Ingalls Municipal Airport and Air-Ag Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Garden City Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.