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KGUC
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport · Gunnison
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
7,680 ft / 2,341 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.70 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC), located in Gunnison, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 7,680 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.
Full Name
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KGUC / GUC
Municipality
Gunnison
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
7,680 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,400 ft / 2,865 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 73.5° / 253.5°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 73.5° / 253.5°
RWY 06 (73.5°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: GUC | CRS: 62°
RWY 24 (253.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 180° / 360°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 17 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
135.07 MHz
CNTR DENVER CNTR
125.35 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026