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KGCN

Grand Canyon National Park Airport · Grand Canyon - Tusayan

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
6,609 ft / 2,014 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.00 MHz (CANYON TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 8,999 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN), located in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,609 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Grand Canyon National Park Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGCN / GCN
Municipality
Grand Canyon - Tusayan
Country
Region
US-AZ — Arizona
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6,609 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,999 ft / 2,743 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 40.6° / 220.6°
RWY 03 (40.6°)
108.90 MHz
IDENT: GCN | CRS: 30°
RWY 21 (220.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
124.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
124.30 MHz
CNTR LOS ANGELES CNTR
124.85 MHz
CTAF CTAF
119.00 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO PRESCOTT RDO
122.30 MHz
TWR CANYON TWR
119.00 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026