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Small airport

Grand Canyon West Airport

IATA GCWICAO K1G4Local 1G4🇺🇸 Peach Springs
Coordinates
35.9858°N, 113.8171°W
Elevation
4,825 ft (1,471 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AZ
Time zone
Phoenix(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
10.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:22

About 14h 22m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Grand Canyon West Airport

Grand Canyon West Airport

Grand Canyon West Airport is a public airport 60 miles northwest of Peach Springs, in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is owned and operated by the Hualapai tribe and is on the Hualapai Indian Reservation.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 355,000 ft / 1,524 m75 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GRAND CANYON SFRASpecial useRestrictedGND14500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Grand Canyon West Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Grand Canyon West Airport?

Grand Canyon West Airport uses the IATA code GCW.

Where is Grand Canyon West Airport located?

Grand Canyon West Airport is small airport located in Peach Springs, United States, at an elevation of 4,825 ft (1,471 m).

How many runways does Grand Canyon West Airport have?

Grand Canyon West Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

Which airlines fly to Grand Canyon West Airport?

Airlines historically serving Grand Canyon West Airport include Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Grand Canyon West Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Grand Canyon West Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Grand Canyon West Airport in?

Grand Canyon West Airport is in the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Grand Canyon West Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grand Canyon West Airport is approximately 10.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grand Canyon West Airport?

The nearest airport to Grand Canyon West Airport is Pearce Ferry Airport (L25), about 12.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Aileron Orchards Airport and Penn Valley Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Grand Canyon West Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.