Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP)
Medium airport · Gallup, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Gallup Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGUP |
| IATA | GUP |
| Elevation | 6,472 ft (1973 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°30'42" W 108°47'17" 35.51165, -108.78817 |
| Location | Gallup, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,312 ft (2229 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gallup Municipal Airport at a glance
Gallup Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Gallup, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as GUP. The field elevation of 6,472 ft (1973 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGUP 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, 06/24, offers 7,312 ft (2229 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGUP 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 Gallup Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Corners Regional Airport | KFMN | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Show Low Regional Airport | KSOW | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport | KINW | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Double Eagle II Airport | KAEG | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Cortez Municipal Airport | KCEZ | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gallup Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,472 ft field elevation of Gallup Municipal 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 Gallup Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gallup Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gallup Municipal Airport is KGUP, and its IATA code is GUP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gallup Municipal Airport above sea level?
Gallup Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 6,472 feet (1973 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gallup Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.5117, -108.7882 — in Gallup, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Four Corners Regional Airport, about 146 km away.
Does KGUP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGUP 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 Gallup Municipal Airport?
Gallup Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,312 ft (2229 m) with a ASP surface.