Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN)
Medium airport · Grand Canyon - Tusayan, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGCN |
| IATA | GCN |
| Elevation | 6,609 ft (2014 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°57'9" W 112°8'49" 35.95240, -112.14700 |
| Location | Grand Canyon - Tusayan, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,999 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grand Canyon National Park Airport at a glance
Grand Canyon National Park Airport is a medium airport in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as GCN. The field elevation of 6,609 ft (2014 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGCN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 8,999 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGCN 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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Pulliam Airport | KFLG | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Page Municipal Airport | KPGA | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field | KPRC | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport | KINW | 165 km (89 NM) |
| St George Regional Airport | KSGU | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grand Canyon National Park Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,609 ft field elevation of Grand Canyon National Park 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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grand Canyon National Park Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grand Canyon National Park Airport is KGCN, and its IATA code is GCN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grand Canyon National Park Airport above sea level?
Grand Canyon National Park Airport sits at an elevation of 6,609 feet (2014 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grand Canyon National Park Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.9524, -112.1470 — in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, about 100 km away.
Does KGCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGCN 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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport?
Grand Canyon National Park Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,999 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.