Drive time to Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC)

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC / KGCC) is a medium-sized airport serving Gillette, Wyoming. It sits 4,365 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 7,501 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Gillette, WY — the airport lies about 4.4 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to GCC from cities near Gillette

The 2 largest population centres within 90 miles of GCC. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Gillette, WY 4.4 mi north-west Get drive time →
Spearfish, SD 83 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near GCC

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

GCC at a glance

IATA code
GCC
ICAO code
KGCC
Serving
Gillette, Wyoming
State
Wyoming
Elevation
4,365 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
7,501 ft
Coordinates
44.3489, -105.5390
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from GCC

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from GCC, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like GCC, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Wyoming

See all 9 airports in Wyoming →

FAQ

Questions about driving to GCC

How long does it take to drive to GCC?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 2 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Gillette?

Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport uses the IATA code GCC and the ICAO code KGCC. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,365 feet above sea level.

How far is GCC from Gillette?

Gillette, WY is about 4.4 miles from GCC in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Gillette as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near GCC?

Within 200 miles: SHR (77 mi), CPR (110 mi), RAP (125 mi), CDR (161 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from GCC?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to GCC. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.