Drive time to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC / KGUC) is a medium-sized airport serving Gunnison, Colorado. It sits 7,680 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,400 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Avon, CO — the airport lies about 80 miles south of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to GUC from cities near Gunnison

The 6 largest population centres within 90 miles of GUC. 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 Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Montrose, CO 51 mi east Get drive time →
Delta, CO 63 mi east Get drive time →
Glenwood Springs, CO 73 mi south Get drive time →
Eagle, CO 76 mi south Get drive time →
Avon, CO 80 mi south Get drive time →
Rifle, CO 83 mi south-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near GUC

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

Reference

GUC at a glance

IATA code
GUC
ICAO code
KGUC
Serving
Gunnison, Colorado
Elevation
7,680 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,400 ft
Coordinates
38.5347, -106.9346
Classification
Medium-sized airport
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 GUC

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from GUC, 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 GUC, 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 →

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Other airports in Colorado

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FAQ

Questions about driving to GUC

How long does it take to drive to GUC?

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 Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 6 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Gunnison?

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport uses the IATA code GUC and the ICAO code KGUC. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 7,680 feet above sea level.

How far is GUC from Avon?

Avon, CO is about 80 miles from GUC in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Avon as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near GUC?

Within 200 miles: ASE (48 mi), MTJ (52 mi), TEX (66 mi), EGE (77 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 GUC?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to GUC. 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.