Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (KGCC)
Medium airport · Gillette, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGCC |
| IATA | GCC |
| Elevation | 4,365 ft (1330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°20'56" W 105°32'20" 44.34890, -105.53900 |
| Location | Gillette, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,804 ft (1769 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,501 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport at a glance
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport is a medium airport in Gillette, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as GCC. The field elevation of 4,365 ft (1330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGCC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,501 ft (2286 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGCC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan County Airport | KSHR | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Casper-Natrona County International Airport | KCPR | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Ellsworth Air Force Base | KRCA | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Worland Municipal Airport | KWRL | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Rapid City Regional Airport | KRAP | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,365 ft field elevation of Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport is KGCC, and its IATA code is GCC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport above sea level?
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 4,365 feet (1330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3489, -105.5390 — in Gillette, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sheridan County Airport, about 123 km away.
Does KGCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGCC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport?
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,501 ft (2286 m) with a CON surface.