Garden City Regional Airport (KGCK)
Medium airport · Garden City, Kansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Garden City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGCK |
| IATA | GCK |
| Elevation | 2,891 ft (881 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°55'39" W 100°43'26" 37.92750, -100.72400 |
| Location | Garden City, Kansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,700 ft (1737 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,299 ft (2225 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
Garden City Regional Airport at a glance
Garden City Regional Airport is a medium airport in Garden City, Kansas, United States, known to airline systems as GCK. The field elevation of 2,891 ft (881 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGCK 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 — 17/35 — offers 7,299 ft (2225 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGCK 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 Garden City Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge City Regional Airport | KDDC | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport | KLBL | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Guymon Municipal Airport | KGUY | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Hays Regional Airport | KHYS | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Southeast Colorado Regional Airport | KLAA | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Garden City Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,891 ft field elevation of Garden City 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 Garden City Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Garden City Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Garden City Regional Airport is KGCK, and its IATA code is GCK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Garden City Regional Airport above sea level?
Garden City Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,891 feet (881 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Garden City Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.9275, -100.7240 — in Garden City, Kansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dodge City Regional Airport, about 69 km away.
Does KGCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGCK 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 Garden City Regional Airport?
Garden City Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,299 ft (2225 m) with a PEM surface.